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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.61, 6,941.52 and 2,161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.61, 6,941.52 and 2,161.69 is: 3,243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.61 : 6,941.52 = 2,161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.61/6,941.52 = 2,161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.61x = 6,941.52 × 2,161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.61x = 15,005,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,414.37/4,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.28

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