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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.38, 6,566.49 and 2,154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.38, 6,566.49 and 2,154.87 is: 3,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.38 : 6,566.49 = 2,154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.38/6,566.49 = 2,154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.38x = 6,566.49 × 2,154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.38x = 14,149,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,932.31/4,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.52

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