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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.38, 6,967.76 and 2,180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.38, 6,967.76 and 2,180.74 is: 3,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.38 : 6,967.76 = 2,180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.38/6,967.76 = 2,180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.38x = 6,967.76 × 2,180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.38x = 15,194,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,872.94/4,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.96

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