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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.11, 6,962.79 and 2,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.11, 6,962.79 and 2,177.94 is: 3,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.11 : 6,962.79 = 2,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.11/6,962.79 = 2,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.11x = 6,962.79 × 2,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.11x = 15,164,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,538.85/4,645.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.62

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