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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.34, 6,755.40 and 2,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.34, 6,755.40 and 2,163.60 is: 3,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.34 : 6,755.40 = 2,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.34/6,755.40 = 2,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.34x = 6,755.40 × 2,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.34x = 14,615,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,615,983.44/4,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.31

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