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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651, 6,976.44 and 2,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651, 6,976.44 and 2,184.10 is: 3,276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651 : 6,976.44 = 2,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651/6,976.44 = 2,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651x = 6,976.44 × 2,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651x = 15,237,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,242.60/4,651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.12

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