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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.62, 6,726.51 and 2,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.62, 6,726.51 and 2,174.58 is: 3,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.62 : 6,726.51 = 2,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.62/6,726.51 = 2,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.62x = 6,726.51 × 2,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.62x = 14,627,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,627,334.12/4,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.39

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