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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.06, 6,717.22 and 2,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.06, 6,717.22 and 2,166.94 is: 3,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.06 : 6,717.22 = 2,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.06/6,717.22 = 2,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.06x = 6,717.22 × 2,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.06x = 14,555,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,555,812.71/4,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.20

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