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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.04, 6,758.72 and 2,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.04, 6,758.72 and 2,135.60 is: 3,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.04 : 6,758.72 = 2,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.04/6,758.72 = 2,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.04x = 6,758.72 × 2,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.04x = 14,433,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,433,922.43/4,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.40

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