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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.50, 6,753.69 and 2,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.50, 6,753.69 and 2,162.06 is: 3,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.50 : 6,753.69 = 2,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.50/6,753.69 = 2,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.50x = 6,753.69 × 2,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.50x = 14,601,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601,883.00/4,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.90

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