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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.65, 6,763.56 and 2,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.65, 6,763.56 and 2,170.48 is: 3,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.65 : 6,763.56 = 2,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.65/6,763.56 = 2,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.65x = 6,763.56 × 2,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.65x = 14,680,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,171.71/4,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.84

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