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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.07, 6,955.65 and 2,173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.07, 6,955.65 and 2,173.05 is: 3,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.07 : 6,955.65 = 2,173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.07/6,955.65 = 2,173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.07x = 6,955.65 × 2,173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.07x = 15,114,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,114,975.23/4,637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.60

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