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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.16, 6,942.36 and 2,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.16, 6,942.36 and 2,029.76 is: 3,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.16 : 6,942.36 = 2,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.16/6,942.36 = 2,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.16x = 6,942.36 × 2,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.16x = 14,091,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,324.63/4,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.35

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