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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.94, 6,778.08 and 2,178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.94, 6,778.08 and 2,178.01 is: 3,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.94 : 6,778.08 = 2,178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.94/6,778.08 = 2,178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.94x = 6,778.08 × 2,178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.94x = 14,762,726.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,762,726.02/4,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.52

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