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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.26, 6,552.77 and 2,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.26, 6,552.77 and 2,177.92 is: 3,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.26 : 6,552.77 = 2,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.26/6,552.77 = 2,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.26x = 6,552.77 × 2,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.26x = 14,271,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271,397.90/4,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.82

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