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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.64, 6,429.46 and 2,176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.64, 6,429.46 and 2,176.77 is: 3,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.64 : 6,429.46 = 2,176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.64/6,429.46 = 2,176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.64x = 6,429.46 × 2,176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.64x = 13,995,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995,455.64/4,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.19

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