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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.39, 6,954.60 and 2,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.39, 6,954.60 and 2,039.14 is: 3,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.39 : 6,954.60 = 2,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.39/6,954.60 = 2,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.39x = 6,954.60 × 2,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.39x = 14,181,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,403.04/4,636.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.72

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