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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,598.68, 6,896.80 and 2,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,598.68, 6,896.80 and 2,001 is: 3,000.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,598.68 : 6,896.80 = 2,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,598.68/6,896.80 = 2,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,598.68x = 6,896.80 × 2,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,598.68x = 13,800,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,496.80/4,598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.97

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