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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,336.62, 6,508.17 and 2,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,336.62, 6,508.17 and 2,029.74 is: 3,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,336.62 : 6,508.17 = 2,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,336.62/6,508.17 = 2,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,336.62x = 6,508.17 × 2,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,336.62x = 13,209,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,892.98/4,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.13

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