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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.18, 6,683.70 and 2,117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.18, 6,683.70 and 2,117.01 is: 3,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.18 : 6,683.70 = 2,117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.18/6,683.70 = 2,117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.18x = 6,683.70 × 2,117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.18x = 14,149,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,459.74/4,458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.82

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