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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,258.22, 6,381.74 and 2,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,258.22, 6,381.74 and 2,176.45 is: 3,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,258.22 : 6,381.74 = 2,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,258.22/6,381.74 = 2,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,258.22x = 6,381.74 × 2,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,258.22x = 13,889,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,889,527.51/4,258.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.82

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