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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.84, 6,940.98 and 1,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.84, 6,940.98 and 1,994.62 is: 2,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.84 : 6,940.98 = 1,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.84/6,940.98 = 1,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.84x = 6,940.98 × 1,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.84x = 13,844,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844,617.53/4,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.59

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