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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,518.82, 6,773.73 and 2,178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,518.82, 6,773.73 and 2,178.16 is: 3,265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,518.82 : 6,773.73 = 2,178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,518.82/6,773.73 = 2,178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,518.82x = 6,773.73 × 2,178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,518.82x = 14,754,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,754,242.63/4,518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.06

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