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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.06, 6,381.54 and 2,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.06, 6,381.54 and 2,176.30 is: 3,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.06 : 6,381.54 = 2,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.06/6,381.54 = 2,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.06x = 6,381.54 × 2,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.06x = 13,888,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888,145.50/4,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.61

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