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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.35, 6,950.41 and 2,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.35, 6,950.41 and 2,004.14 is: 3,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.35 : 6,950.41 = 2,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.35/6,950.41 = 2,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.35x = 6,950.41 × 2,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.35x = 13,929,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929,607.06/4,637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.79

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