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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.46, 6,931.72 and 2,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.46, 6,931.72 and 2,154 is: 3,231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.46 : 6,931.72 = 2,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.46/6,931.72 = 2,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.46x = 6,931.72 × 2,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.46x = 14,930,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,924.88/4,620.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.48

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