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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.87, 6,946.20 and 2,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.87, 6,946.20 and 2,166.12 is: 3,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.87 : 6,946.20 = 2,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.87/6,946.20 = 2,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.87x = 6,946.20 × 2,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.87x = 15,046,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,302.74/4,629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.83

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