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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.65, 6,973.95 and 2,182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.65, 6,973.95 and 2,182.50 is: 3,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.65 : 6,973.95 = 2,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.65/6,973.95 = 2,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.65x = 6,973.95 × 2,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.65x = 15,220,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,645.88/4,647.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.92

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