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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.84, 7,004.34 and 2,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.84, 7,004.34 and 2,173.48 is: 3,255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.84 : 7,004.34 = 2,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.84/7,004.34 = 2,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.84x = 7,004.34 × 2,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.84x = 15,223,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,792.90/4,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.84

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