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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.52, 6,965.84 and 2,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.52, 6,965.84 and 2,046.16 is: 3,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.52 : 6,965.84 = 2,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.52/6,965.84 = 2,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.52x = 6,965.84 × 2,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.52x = 14,253,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253,223.17/4,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.49

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