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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,654.68, 6,979.32 and 2,187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,654.68, 6,979.32 and 2,187.96 is: 3,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,654.68 : 6,979.32 = 2,187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,654.68/6,979.32 = 2,187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,654.68x = 6,979.32 × 2,187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,654.68x = 15,270,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,472.99/4,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.67

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