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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.80, 6,952.80 and 2,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.80, 6,952.80 and 2,171.32 is: 3,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.80 : 6,952.80 = 2,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.80/6,952.80 = 2,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.80x = 6,952.80 × 2,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.80x = 15,096,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096,753.70/4,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.15

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