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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.28, 6,957.54 and 2,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.28, 6,957.54 and 2,174.04 is: 3,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.28 : 6,957.54 = 2,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.28/6,957.54 = 2,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.28x = 6,957.54 × 2,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.28x = 15,125,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125,970.26/4,640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.71

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