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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.95, 6,958.13 and 2,041.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.95, 6,958.13 and 2,041.49 is: 3,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.95 : 6,958.13 = 2,041.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.95/6,958.13 = 2,041.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.95x = 6,958.13 × 2,041.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.95x = 14,204,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,204,952.81/4,637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.77

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