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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.43, 6,752.70 and 2,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.43, 6,752.70 and 2,161.28 is: 3,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.43 : 6,752.70 = 2,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.43/6,752.70 = 2,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.43x = 6,752.70 × 2,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.43x = 14,594,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594,492.34/4,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.75

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