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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.99, 6,973.12 and 2,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.99, 6,973.12 and 2,184.44 is: 3,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.99 : 6,973.12 = 2,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.99/6,973.12 = 2,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.99x = 6,973.12 × 2,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.99x = 15,232,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,330.12/4,650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.08

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