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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,641.54, 6,957.39 and 2,174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,641.54, 6,957.39 and 2,174.28 is: 3,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,641.54 : 6,957.39 = 2,174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,641.54/6,957.39 = 2,174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,641.54x = 6,957.39 × 2,174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,641.54x = 15,127,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,313.93/4,641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.12

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