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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.56, 6,950.77 and 1,999.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.56, 6,950.77 and 1,999.35 is: 3,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.56 : 6,950.77 = 1,999.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.56/6,950.77 = 1,999.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.56x = 6,950.77 × 1,999.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.56x = 13,896,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,896,982.25/4,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.15

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