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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.55, 6,938.42 and 2,162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.55, 6,938.42 and 2,162.85 is: 3,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.55 : 6,938.42 = 2,162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.55/6,938.42 = 2,162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.55x = 6,938.42 × 2,162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.55x = 15,006,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,750.88/4,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.92

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