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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,380.52, 6,567.69 and 2,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,380.52, 6,567.69 and 2,187.70 is: 3,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,380.52 : 6,567.69 = 2,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,380.52/6,567.69 = 2,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,380.52x = 6,567.69 × 2,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,380.52x = 14,368,135.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,135.41/4,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.01

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