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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.04, 6,710.16 and 2,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.04, 6,710.16 and 2,166.24 is: 3,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.04 : 6,710.16 = 2,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.04/6,710.16 = 2,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.04x = 6,710.16 × 2,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.04x = 14,535,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,817.00/4,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.20

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