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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.94, 6,952.05 and 2,689.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.94, 6,952.05 and 2,689.51 is: 4,033.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.94 : 6,952.05 = 2,689.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.94/6,952.05 = 2,689.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.94x = 6,952.05 × 2,689.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.94x = 18,697,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697,608.00/4,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.19

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