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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.48, 6,939.25 and 2,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.48, 6,939.25 and 2,158.96 is: 3,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.48 : 6,939.25 = 2,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.48/6,939.25 = 2,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.48x = 6,939.25 × 2,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.48x = 14,981,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,981,548.53/4,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.91

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