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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.55, 6,753.46 and 2,132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.55, 6,753.46 and 2,132.09 is: 3,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.55 : 6,753.46 = 2,132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.55/6,753.46 = 2,132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.55x = 6,753.46 × 2,132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.55x = 14,398,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,984.53/4,506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.12

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