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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.90, 6,762.43 and 2,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.90, 6,762.43 and 2,169.73 is: 3,252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.90 : 6,762.43 = 2,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.90/6,762.43 = 2,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.90x = 6,762.43 × 2,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.90x = 14,672,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,647.24/4,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.71

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