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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.60, 6,932.97 and 2,156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.60, 6,932.97 and 2,156.13 is: 3,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.60 : 6,932.97 = 2,156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.60/6,932.97 = 2,156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.60x = 6,932.97 × 2,156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.60x = 14,948,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948,384.61/4,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.16

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