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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.04, 6,961.77 and 2,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.04, 6,961.77 and 2,175.66 is: 3,264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.04 : 6,961.77 = 2,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.04/6,961.77 = 2,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.04x = 6,961.77 × 2,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.04x = 15,146,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,444.52/4,640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.29

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