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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.72, 6,925.68 and 2,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.72, 6,925.68 and 2,154 is: 3,228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.72 : 6,925.68 = 2,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.72/6,925.68 = 2,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.72x = 6,925.68 × 2,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.72x = 14,917,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,917,914.72/4,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.48

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