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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,656.33, 6,974.46 and 2,187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,656.33, 6,974.46 and 2,187.45 is: 3,276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,656.33 : 6,974.46 = 2,187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,656.33/6,974.46 = 2,187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,656.33x = 6,974.46 × 2,187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,656.33x = 15,256,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256,282.53/4,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.46

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