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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.67, 6,974.17 and 2,185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.67, 6,974.17 and 2,185.12 is: 3,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.67 : 6,974.17 = 2,185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.67/6,974.17 = 2,185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.67x = 6,974.17 × 2,185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.67x = 15,239,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,398.35/4,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.11

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