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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.95, 6,953.93 and 2,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.95, 6,953.93 and 2,172.50 is: 3,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.95 : 6,953.93 = 2,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.95/6,953.93 = 2,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.95x = 6,953.93 × 2,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.95x = 15,107,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,412.93/4,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.75

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