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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652, 6,977.94 and 2,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652, 6,977.94 and 2,185.10 is: 3,277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652 : 6,977.94 = 2,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652/6,977.94 = 2,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652x = 6,977.94 × 2,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652x = 15,247,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,496.69/4,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.62

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