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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.40, 6,977.16 and 2,184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.40, 6,977.16 and 2,184.77 is: 3,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.40 : 6,977.16 = 2,184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.40/6,977.16 = 2,184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.40x = 6,977.16 × 2,184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.40x = 15,243,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,454.97/4,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.36

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