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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.53, 6,967.05 and 2,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.53, 6,967.05 and 2,175.42 is: 3,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.53 : 6,967.05 = 2,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.53/6,967.05 = 2,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.53x = 6,967.05 × 2,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.53x = 15,156,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,156,259.91/4,645.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.55

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