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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.63, 6,960.63 and 2,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.63, 6,960.63 and 2,176 is: 3,263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.63 : 6,960.63 = 2,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.63/6,960.63 = 2,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.63x = 6,960.63 × 2,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.63x = 15,146,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,330.88/4,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.85

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