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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.71, 6,753.93 and 2,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.71, 6,753.93 and 2,162.20 is: 3,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.71 : 6,753.93 = 2,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.71/6,753.93 = 2,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.71x = 6,753.93 × 2,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.71x = 14,603,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,335.12/4,505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.07

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