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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.49, 6,938.58 and 1,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.49, 6,938.58 and 1,338.60 is: 2,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.49 : 6,938.58 = 1,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.49/6,938.58 = 1,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.49x = 6,938.58 × 1,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.49x = 9,287,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287,983.19/4,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.00

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