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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.40, 7,001.29 and 2,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.40, 7,001.29 and 2,170.93 is: 3,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.40 : 7,001.29 = 2,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.40/7,001.29 = 2,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.40x = 7,001.29 × 2,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.40x = 15,199,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199,301.14/4,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.48

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