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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.67, 6,946.79 and 1,344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.67, 6,946.79 and 1,344.08 is: 2,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.67 : 6,946.79 = 1,344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.67/6,946.79 = 1,344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.67x = 6,946.79 × 1,344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.67x = 9,337,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337,052.15/4,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.91

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