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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.80, 6,935.82 and 1,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.80, 6,935.82 and 1,994.96 is: 2,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.80 : 6,935.82 = 1,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.80/6,935.82 = 1,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.80x = 6,935.82 × 1,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.80x = 13,836,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,836,683.47/4,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.20

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