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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.36, 6,710.82 and 2,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.36, 6,710.82 and 2,167 is: 3,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.36 : 6,710.82 = 2,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.36/6,710.82 = 2,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.36x = 6,710.82 × 2,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.36x = 14,542,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,542,346.94/4,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.80

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