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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,378.67, 6,563.34 and 2,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,378.67, 6,563.34 and 2,182.49 is: 3,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,378.67 : 6,563.34 = 2,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,378.67/6,563.34 = 2,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,378.67x = 6,563.34 × 2,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,378.67x = 14,324,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,324,391.10/4,378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.41

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