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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.46, 6,989.42 and 2,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.46, 6,989.42 and 2,163.14 is: 3,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.46 : 6,989.42 = 2,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.46/6,989.42 = 2,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.46x = 6,989.42 × 2,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.46x = 15,119,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,048.22/4,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.03

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