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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.44, 6,939.48 and 2,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.44, 6,939.48 and 2,316.08 is: 3,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.44 : 6,939.48 = 2,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.44/6,939.48 = 2,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.44x = 6,939.48 × 2,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.44x = 16,072,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072,390.84/4,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.78

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