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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.11, 6,965.19 and 2,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.11, 6,965.19 and 2,176.71 is: 3,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.11 : 6,965.19 = 2,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.11/6,965.19 = 2,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.11x = 6,965.19 × 2,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.11x = 15,161,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,172.61/4,642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.01

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