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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.48, 6,940.75 and 2,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.48, 6,940.75 and 2,159.96 is: 3,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.48 : 6,940.75 = 2,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.48/6,940.75 = 2,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.48x = 6,940.75 × 2,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.48x = 14,991,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991,742.37/4,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.42

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