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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.83, 6,746.80 and 2,159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.83, 6,746.80 and 2,159.77 is: 3,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.83 : 6,746.80 = 2,159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.83/6,746.80 = 2,159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.83x = 6,746.80 × 2,159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.83x = 14,571,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571,536.24/4,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.24

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