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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.28, 6,955.92 and 2,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.28, 6,955.92 and 2,173.83 is: 3,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.28 : 6,955.92 = 2,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.28/6,955.92 = 2,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.28x = 6,955.92 × 2,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.28x = 15,120,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,120,987.57/4,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.75

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