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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.16, 6,973.47 and 2,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.16, 6,973.47 and 2,182.46 is: 3,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.16 : 6,973.47 = 2,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.16/6,973.47 = 2,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.16x = 6,973.47 × 2,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.16x = 15,219,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,219,284.47/4,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.34

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