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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.81, 6,954.27 and 2,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.81, 6,954.27 and 2,170.96 is: 3,256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.81 : 6,954.27 = 2,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.81/6,954.27 = 2,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.81x = 6,954.27 × 2,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.81x = 15,097,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,097,442.00/4,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.00

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