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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.92, 6,959.40 and 2,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.92, 6,959.40 and 2,040.76 is: 3,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.92 : 6,959.40 = 2,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.92/6,959.40 = 2,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.92x = 6,959.40 × 2,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.92x = 14,202,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202,465.14/4,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.25

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