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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.97, 6,970.52 and 2,180.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.97, 6,970.52 and 2,180.35 is: 3,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.97 : 6,970.52 = 2,180.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.97/6,970.52 = 2,180.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.97x = 6,970.52 × 2,180.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.97x = 15,198,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,138.43/4,650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.74

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