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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.55, 6,754.86 and 2,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.55, 6,754.86 and 2,161.53 is: 3,239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.55 : 6,754.86 = 2,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.55/6,754.86 = 2,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.55x = 6,754.86 × 2,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.55x = 14,600,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600,832.54/4,506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.92

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