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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.83, 6,963.17 and 2,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.83, 6,963.17 and 2,179.35 is: 3,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.83 : 6,963.17 = 2,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.83/6,963.17 = 2,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.83x = 6,963.17 × 2,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.83x = 15,175,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,173.64/4,642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.52

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