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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.98, 6,973.49 and 2,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.98, 6,973.49 and 2,183.05 is: 3,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.98 : 6,973.49 = 2,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.98/6,973.49 = 2,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.98x = 6,973.49 × 2,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.98x = 15,223,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,491.52/4,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.29

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