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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.64, 6,910.94 and 2,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.64, 6,910.94 and 2,008.42 is: 3,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.64 : 6,910.94 = 2,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.64/6,910.94 = 2,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.64x = 6,910.94 × 2,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.64x = 13,880,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,880,070.11/4,605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.71

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