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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.97, 6,970.47 and 2,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.97, 6,970.47 and 2,180.07 is: 3,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.97 : 6,970.47 = 2,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.97/6,970.47 = 2,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.97x = 6,970.47 × 2,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.97x = 15,196,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196,112.53/4,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.11

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