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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.88, 6,744.74 and 2,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.88, 6,744.74 and 2,159.42 is: 3,234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.88 : 6,744.74 = 2,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.88/6,744.74 = 2,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.88x = 6,744.74 × 2,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.88x = 14,564,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,681.93/4,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.53

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