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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.68, 6,938.36 and 2,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.68, 6,938.36 and 2,159.04 is: 3,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.68 : 6,938.36 = 2,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.68/6,938.36 = 2,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.68x = 6,938.36 × 2,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.68x = 14,980,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,980,196.77/4,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.49

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