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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.85, 6,924.77 and 2,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.85, 6,924.77 and 2,149.07 is: 3,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.85 : 6,924.77 = 2,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.85/6,924.77 = 2,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.85x = 6,924.77 × 2,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.85x = 14,881,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,804.72/4,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.77

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