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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,369.83, 6,550.62 and 2,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,369.83, 6,550.62 and 2,176.48 is: 3,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,369.83 : 6,550.62 = 2,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,369.83/6,550.62 = 2,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,369.83x = 6,550.62 × 2,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,369.83x = 14,257,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,257,293.42/4,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.67

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