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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.95, 6,933.57 and 2,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.95, 6,933.57 and 2,153.50 is: 3,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.95 : 6,933.57 = 2,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.95/6,933.57 = 2,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.95x = 6,933.57 × 2,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.95x = 14,931,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,417.59/4,619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.95

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