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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.89, 6,935.40 and 2,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.89, 6,935.40 and 2,024.76 is: 3,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.89 : 6,935.40 = 2,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.89/6,935.40 = 2,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.89x = 6,935.40 × 2,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.89x = 14,042,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,520.50/4,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.26

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