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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.59, 6,949.73 and 2,293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.59, 6,949.73 and 2,293.95 is: 3,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.59 : 6,949.73 = 2,293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.59/6,949.73 = 2,293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.59x = 6,949.73 × 2,293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.59x = 15,942,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,298.38/4,635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.11

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