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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,366.91, 6,548.18 and 2,176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,366.91, 6,548.18 and 2,176.85 is: 3,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,366.91 : 6,548.18 = 2,176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,366.91/6,548.18 = 2,176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,366.91x = 6,548.18 × 2,176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,366.91x = 14,254,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,362.01/4,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.18

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