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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.48, 6,956.98 and 2,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.48, 6,956.98 and 2,039.08 is: 3,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.48 : 6,956.98 = 2,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.48/6,956.98 = 2,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.48x = 6,956.98 × 2,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.48x = 14,185,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,838.78/4,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.61

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