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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.80, 6,562.92 and 2,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.80, 6,562.92 and 2,154.70 is: 3,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.80 : 6,562.92 = 2,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.80/6,562.92 = 2,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.80x = 6,562.92 × 2,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.80x = 14,141,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,123.72/4,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.93

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