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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.28, 6,764.61 and 2,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.28, 6,764.61 and 2,171.24 is: 3,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.28 : 6,764.61 = 2,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.28/6,764.61 = 2,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.28x = 6,764.61 × 2,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.28x = 14,687,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,687,566.14/4,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.74

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