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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.28, 7,014.96 and 2,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.28, 7,014.96 and 2,176.17 is: 3,264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.28 : 7,014.96 = 2,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.28/7,014.96 = 2,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.28x = 7,014.96 × 2,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.28x = 15,265,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,745.50/4,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.51

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