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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.42, 6,959.31 and 2,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.42, 6,959.31 and 2,663.01 is: 3,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.42 : 6,959.31 = 2,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.42/6,959.31 = 2,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.42x = 6,959.31 × 2,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.42x = 18,532,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532,712.12/4,635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.07

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