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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.52, 6,942.84 and 2,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.52, 6,942.84 and 2,163 is: 3,244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.52 : 6,942.84 = 2,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.52/6,942.84 = 2,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.52x = 6,942.84 × 2,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.52x = 15,017,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,362.92/4,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.53

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