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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.23, 6,762.71 and 2,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.23, 6,762.71 and 2,171.61 is: 3,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.23 : 6,762.71 = 2,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.23/6,762.71 = 2,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.23x = 6,762.71 × 2,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.23x = 14,685,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,685,987.86/4,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.70

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