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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.69, 6,947.61 and 2,164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.69, 6,947.61 and 2,164.71 is: 3,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.69 : 6,947.61 = 2,164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.69/6,947.61 = 2,164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.69x = 6,947.61 × 2,164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.69x = 15,039,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,560.84/4,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.50

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