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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.23, 6,941.85 and 2,160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.23, 6,941.85 and 2,160.69 is: 3,241.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.23 : 6,941.85 = 2,160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.23/6,941.85 = 2,160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.23x = 6,941.85 × 2,160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.23x = 14,999,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,202.94/4,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.51

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