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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.14, 6,971.57 and 2,183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.14, 6,971.57 and 2,183.69 is: 3,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.14 : 6,971.57 = 2,183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.14/6,971.57 = 2,183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.14x = 6,971.57 × 2,183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.14x = 15,223,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,736.77/4,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.82

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