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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.72, 6,546.60 and 2,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.72, 6,546.60 and 2,174.84 is: 3,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.72 : 6,546.60 = 2,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.72/6,546.60 = 2,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.72x = 6,546.60 × 2,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.72x = 14,237,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,807.54/4,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.02

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