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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.53, 6,939.77 and 2,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.53, 6,939.77 and 2,159.98 is: 3,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.53 : 6,939.77 = 2,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.53/6,939.77 = 2,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.53x = 6,939.77 × 2,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.53x = 14,989,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989,764.40/4,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.96

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