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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,367.91, 6,549.67 and 2,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,367.91, 6,549.67 and 2,177.85 is: 3,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,367.91 : 6,549.67 = 2,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,367.91/6,549.67 = 2,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,367.91x = 6,549.67 × 2,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,367.91x = 14,264,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,198.81/4,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.68

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