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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.48, 6,559.08 and 2,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.48, 6,559.08 and 2,182.08 is: 3,274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.48 : 6,559.08 = 2,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.48/6,559.08 = 2,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.48x = 6,559.08 × 2,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.48x = 14,312,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312,437.29/4,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.05

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