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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.02, 6,976.84 and 2,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.02, 6,976.84 and 2,186.54 is: 3,277.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.02 : 6,976.84 = 2,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.02/6,976.84 = 2,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.02x = 6,976.84 × 2,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.02x = 15,255,139.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,139.73/4,655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.14

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