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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.58, 6,946.16 and 2,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.58, 6,946.16 and 2,163.92 is: 3,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.58 : 6,946.16 = 2,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.58/6,946.16 = 2,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.58x = 6,946.16 × 2,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.58x = 15,030,889.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,889.00/4,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.30

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