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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638.99, 6,960.88 and 2,174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638.99, 6,960.88 and 2,174.06 is: 3,262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638.99 : 6,960.88 = 2,174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638.99/6,960.88 = 2,174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638.99x = 6,960.88 × 2,174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638.99x = 15,133,365.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,365.34/4,638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.21

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