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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.78, 6,950.01 and 2,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.78, 6,950.01 and 2,294.13 is: 3,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.78 : 6,950.01 = 2,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.78/6,950.01 = 2,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.78x = 6,950.01 × 2,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.78x = 15,944,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,226.44/4,635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.38

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