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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.23, 7,004.53 and 2,174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.23, 7,004.53 and 2,174.97 is: 3,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.23 : 7,004.53 = 2,174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.23/7,004.53 = 2,174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.23x = 7,004.53 × 2,174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.23x = 15,234,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,631.74/4,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.68

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