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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.66, 6,546.30 and 2,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.66, 6,546.30 and 2,175.60 is: 3,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.66 : 6,546.30 = 2,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.66/6,546.30 = 2,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.66x = 6,546.30 × 2,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.66x = 14,242,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,130.28/4,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.31

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