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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.81, 6,932.88 and 2,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.81, 6,932.88 and 2,159.16 is: 3,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.81 : 6,932.88 = 2,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.81/6,932.88 = 2,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.81x = 6,932.88 × 2,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.81x = 14,969,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,969,197.18/4,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.42

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