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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.57, 6,942.39 and 2,161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.57, 6,942.39 and 2,161.05 is: 3,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.57 : 6,942.39 = 2,161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.57/6,942.39 = 2,161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.57x = 6,942.39 × 2,161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.57x = 15,002,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,002,851.91/4,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.06

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