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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,542.96, 6,811.52 and 2,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,542.96, 6,811.52 and 2,170.06 is: 3,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,542.96 : 6,811.52 = 2,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,542.96/6,811.52 = 2,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,542.96x = 6,811.52 × 2,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,542.96x = 14,781,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,407.09/4,542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.70

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