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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.42, 6,951.06 and 2,166.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.42, 6,951.06 and 2,166.78 is: 3,251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.42 : 6,951.06 = 2,166.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.42/6,951.06 = 2,166.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.42x = 6,951.06 × 2,166.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.42x = 15,061,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,061,417.79/4,632.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.31

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