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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.85, 6,559.82 and 2,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.85, 6,559.82 and 2,180.75 is: 3,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.85 : 6,559.82 = 2,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.85/6,559.82 = 2,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.85x = 6,559.82 × 2,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.85x = 14,305,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305,300.12/4,371.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.14

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