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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.82, 6,947.28 and 2,551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.82, 6,947.28 and 2,551.14 is: 3,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.82 : 6,947.28 = 2,551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.82/6,947.28 = 2,551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.82x = 6,947.28 × 2,551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.82x = 17,723,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723,483.90/4,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.46

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