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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.70, 6,768.92 and 2,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.70, 6,768.92 and 2,171.04 is: 3,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.70 : 6,768.92 = 2,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.70/6,768.92 = 2,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.70x = 6,768.92 × 2,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.70x = 14,695,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,695,596.08/4,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.22

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