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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.14, 6,763.94 and 2,171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.14, 6,763.94 and 2,171.86 is: 3,256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.14 : 6,763.94 = 2,171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.14/6,763.94 = 2,171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.14x = 6,763.94 × 2,171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.14x = 14,690,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,690,330.73/4,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.46

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