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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.78, 6,961.18 and 2,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.78, 6,961.18 and 2,177.34 is: 3,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.78 : 6,961.18 = 2,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.78/6,961.18 = 2,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.78x = 6,961.18 × 2,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.78x = 15,156,855.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,855.66/4,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.01

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