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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.96, 6,940.41 and 2,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.96, 6,940.41 and 2,162.94 is: 3,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.96 : 6,940.41 = 2,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.96/6,940.41 = 2,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.96x = 6,940.41 × 2,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.96x = 15,011,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,690.41/4,626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.40

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