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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.81, 6,952.77 and 2,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.81, 6,952.77 and 2,169.96 is: 3,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.81 : 6,952.77 = 2,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.81/6,952.77 = 2,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.81x = 6,952.77 × 2,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.81x = 15,087,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,232.79/4,635.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.50

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