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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.82, 6,764.37 and 2,169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.82, 6,764.37 and 2,169.49 is: 3,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.82 : 6,764.37 = 2,169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.82/6,764.37 = 2,169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.82x = 6,764.37 × 2,169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.82x = 14,675,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,233.07/4,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.90

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