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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.58, 6,949.29 and 2,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.58, 6,949.29 and 2,170.10 is: 3,254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.58 : 6,949.29 = 2,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.58/6,949.29 = 2,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.58x = 6,949.29 × 2,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.58x = 15,080,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,080,654.23/4,633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.64

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