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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.18, 6,958.98 and 2,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.18, 6,958.98 and 2,173.70 is: 3,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.18 : 6,958.98 = 2,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.18/6,958.98 = 2,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.18x = 6,958.98 × 2,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.18x = 15,126,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,126,734.83/4,640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.95

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