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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.01, 6,969.34 and 2,181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.01, 6,969.34 and 2,181.53 is: 3,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.01 : 6,969.34 = 2,181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.01/6,969.34 = 2,181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.01x = 6,969.34 × 2,181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.01x = 15,203,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,844.44/4,650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.64

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