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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.78, 6,956.67 and 2,174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.78, 6,956.67 and 2,174.33 is: 3,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.78 : 6,956.67 = 2,174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.78/6,956.67 = 2,174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.78x = 6,956.67 × 2,174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.78x = 15,126,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,096.28/4,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.50

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