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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638.72, 6,962.24 and 2,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638.72, 6,962.24 and 2,174.96 is: 3,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638.72 : 6,962.24 = 2,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638.72/6,962.24 = 2,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638.72x = 6,962.24 × 2,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638.72x = 15,142,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,593.51/4,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.39

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