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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.43, 6,563.30 and 2,151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.43, 6,563.30 and 2,151.78 is: 3,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.43 : 6,563.30 = 2,151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.43/6,563.30 = 2,151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.43x = 6,563.30 × 2,151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.43x = 14,122,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,766.92/4,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.22

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