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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.58, 6,550.25 and 2,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.58, 6,550.25 and 2,176.23 is: 3,262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.58 : 6,550.25 = 2,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.58/6,550.25 = 2,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.58x = 6,550.25 × 2,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.58x = 14,254,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,839.68/4,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.29

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