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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.07, 6,941.38 and 2,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.07, 6,941.38 and 2,160.53 is: 3,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.07 : 6,941.38 = 2,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.07/6,941.38 = 2,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.07x = 6,941.38 × 2,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.07x = 14,997,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,014.22/4,626.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.85

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