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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.76, 6,558.96 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.76, 6,558.96 and 2,180.16 is: 3,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.76 : 6,558.96 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.76/6,558.96 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.76x = 6,558.96 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.76x = 14,299,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,582.23/4,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.91

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