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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.60, 6,971.40 and 2,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.60, 6,971.40 and 2,184.12 is: 3,276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.60 : 6,971.40 = 2,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.60/6,971.40 = 2,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.60x = 6,971.40 × 2,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.60x = 15,226,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,374.17/4,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.18

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