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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.68, 6,754.44 and 2,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.68, 6,754.44 and 2,162.24 is: 3,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.68 : 6,754.44 = 2,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.68/6,754.44 = 2,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.68x = 6,754.44 × 2,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.68x = 14,604,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,720.35/4,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.84

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