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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.81, 6,955.77 and 2,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.81, 6,955.77 and 2,171.96 is: 3,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.81 : 6,955.77 = 2,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.81/6,955.77 = 2,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.81x = 6,955.77 × 2,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.81x = 15,107,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,654.21/4,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.50

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