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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,437.49, 6,651.43 and 2,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,437.49, 6,651.43 and 2,187.58 is: 3,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,437.49 : 6,651.43 = 2,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,437.49/6,651.43 = 2,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,437.49x = 6,651.43 × 2,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,437.49x = 14,550,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550,524.30/4,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.00

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