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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.44, 6,940.98 and 2,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.44, 6,940.98 and 2,317.08 is: 3,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.44 : 6,940.98 = 2,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.44/6,940.98 = 2,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.44x = 6,940.98 × 2,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.44x = 16,082,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,805.94/4,630.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.28

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