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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.71, 6,758.39 and 2,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.71, 6,758.39 and 2,195.83 is: 3,295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.71 : 6,758.39 = 2,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.71/6,758.39 = 2,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.71x = 6,758.39 × 2,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.71x = 14,840,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,840,275.51/4,502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.85

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