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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.33, 6,926.37 and 2,151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.33, 6,926.37 and 2,151.53 is: 3,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.33 : 6,926.37 = 2,151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.33/6,926.37 = 2,151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.33x = 6,926.37 × 2,151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.33x = 14,902,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,902,292.85/4,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.57

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