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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.72, 6,935.76 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.72, 6,935.76 and 2,026.68 is: 3,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.72 : 6,935.76 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.72/6,935.76 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.72x = 6,935.76 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.72x = 14,056,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056,566.08/4,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.10

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