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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.63, 6,923.37 and 2,149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.63, 6,923.37 and 2,149.06 is: 3,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.63 : 6,923.37 = 2,149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.63/6,923.37 = 2,149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.63x = 6,923.37 × 2,149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.63x = 14,878,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878,737.53/4,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.56

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