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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.14, 6,940.83 and 2,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.14, 6,940.83 and 2,161.32 is: 3,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.14 : 6,940.83 = 2,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.14/6,940.83 = 2,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.14x = 6,940.83 × 2,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.14x = 15,001,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,001,354.70/4,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.04

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