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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,636.96, 6,960.36 and 2,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,636.96, 6,960.36 and 2,005.72 is: 3,010.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,636.96 : 6,960.36 = 2,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,636.96/6,960.36 = 2,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,636.96x = 6,960.36 × 2,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,636.96x = 13,960,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960,533.26/4,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.71

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