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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.96, 6,935.91 and 2,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.96, 6,935.91 and 2,159.94 is: 3,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.96 : 6,935.91 = 2,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.96/6,935.91 = 2,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.96x = 6,935.91 × 2,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.96x = 14,981,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981,149.45/4,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.90

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