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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.80, 6,897.96 and 2,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.80, 6,897.96 and 2,004.48 is: 3,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.80 : 6,897.96 = 2,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.80/6,897.96 = 2,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.80x = 6,897.96 × 2,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.80x = 13,826,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826,822.86/4,600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.31

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