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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.39, 6,951.22 and 2,170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.39, 6,951.22 and 2,170.13 is: 3,252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.39 : 6,951.22 = 2,170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.39/6,951.22 = 2,170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.39x = 6,951.22 × 2,170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.39x = 15,085,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,010.88/4,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.91

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