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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.96, 6,924.71 and 2,146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.96, 6,924.71 and 2,146.83 is: 3,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.96 : 6,924.71 = 2,146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.96/6,924.71 = 2,146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.96x = 6,924.71 × 2,146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.96x = 14,866,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,866,175.17/4,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.30

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