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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.36, 6,975.16 and 2,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.36, 6,975.16 and 2,185.92 is: 3,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.36 : 6,975.16 = 2,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.36/6,975.16 = 2,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.36x = 6,975.16 × 2,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.36x = 15,247,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247,141.75/4,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.29

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