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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638.44, 6,954.82 and 2,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638.44, 6,954.82 and 2,174.02 is: 3,259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638.44 : 6,954.82 = 2,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638.44/6,954.82 = 2,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638.44x = 6,954.82 × 2,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638.44x = 15,119,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,917.78/4,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.70

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