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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.42, 6,941.86 and 2,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.42, 6,941.86 and 2,288.66 is: 3,431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.42 : 6,941.86 = 2,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.42/6,941.86 = 2,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.42x = 6,941.86 × 2,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.42x = 15,887,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887,545.86/4,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.87

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