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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.21, 6,952.83 and 2,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.21, 6,952.83 and 2,171.76 is: 3,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.21 : 6,952.83 = 2,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.21/6,952.83 = 2,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.21x = 6,952.83 × 2,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.21x = 15,099,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,878.08/4,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.65

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