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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.80, 6,557.70 and 2,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.80, 6,557.70 and 2,184.80 is: 3,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.80 : 6,557.70 = 2,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.80/6,557.70 = 2,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.80x = 6,557.70 × 2,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.80x = 14,327,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327,262.96/4,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.20

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