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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.89, 6,957.90 and 2,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.89, 6,957.90 and 2,039.76 is: 3,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.89 : 6,957.90 = 2,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.89/6,957.90 = 2,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.89x = 6,957.90 × 2,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.89x = 14,192,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,446.10/4,636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.77

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