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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.28, 6,963.54 and 2,178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.28, 6,963.54 and 2,178.04 is: 3,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.28 : 6,963.54 = 2,178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.28/6,963.54 = 2,178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.28x = 6,963.54 × 2,178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.28x = 15,166,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,868.66/4,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.71

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