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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,374.97, 6,557.33 and 2,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,374.97, 6,557.33 and 2,154.82 is: 3,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,374.97 : 6,557.33 = 2,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,374.97/6,557.33 = 2,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,374.97x = 6,557.33 × 2,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,374.97x = 14,129,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,865.83/4,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.71

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