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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.36, 6,953.28 and 2,170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.36, 6,953.28 and 2,170.96 is: 3,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.36 : 6,953.28 = 2,170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.36/6,953.28 = 2,170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.36x = 6,953.28 × 2,170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.36x = 15,095,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,292.75/4,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.74

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