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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.98, 6,925.16 and 2,147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.98, 6,925.16 and 2,147.91 is: 3,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.98 : 6,925.16 = 2,147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.98/6,925.16 = 2,147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.98x = 6,925.16 × 2,147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.98x = 14,874,620.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,874,620.42/4,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.42

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