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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638.12, 6,952.93 and 2,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638.12, 6,952.93 and 2,003.97 is: 3,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638.12 : 6,952.93 = 2,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638.12/6,952.93 = 2,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638.12x = 6,952.93 × 2,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638.12x = 13,933,463.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,933,463.13/4,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.12

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