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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.62, 6,725.43 and 2,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.62, 6,725.43 and 2,176.74 is: 3,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.62 : 6,725.43 = 2,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.62/6,725.43 = 2,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.62x = 6,725.43 × 2,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.62x = 14,639,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639,512.50/4,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.11

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