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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.48, 6,940.53 and 2,160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.48, 6,940.53 and 2,160.03 is: 3,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.48 : 6,940.53 = 2,160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.48/6,940.53 = 2,160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.48x = 6,940.53 × 2,160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.48x = 14,991,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991,753.02/4,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.42

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