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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.46, 6,937.65 and 2,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.46, 6,937.65 and 2,026.22 is: 3,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.46 : 6,937.65 = 2,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.46/6,937.65 = 2,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.46x = 6,937.65 × 2,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.46x = 14,057,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,170.49/4,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.72

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