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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.34, 6,566.37 and 2,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.34, 6,566.37 and 2,157.38 is: 3,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.34 : 6,566.37 = 2,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.34/6,566.37 = 2,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.34x = 6,566.37 × 2,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.34x = 14,166,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,175.95/4,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.25

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