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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.49, 6,939.35 and 2,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.49, 6,939.35 and 2,159.70 is: 3,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.49 : 6,939.35 = 2,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.49/6,939.35 = 2,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.49x = 6,939.35 × 2,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.49x = 14,986,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986,893.57/4,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.47

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