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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.44, 6,939.20 and 2,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.44, 6,939.20 and 2,159.04 is: 3,239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.44 : 6,939.20 = 2,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.44/6,939.20 = 2,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.44x = 6,939.20 × 2,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.44x = 14,982,010.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,010.37/4,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.05

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