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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,638.51, 6,959.59 and 2,039.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,638.51, 6,959.59 and 2,039.63 is: 3,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,638.51 : 6,959.59 = 2,039.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,638.51/6,959.59 = 2,039.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,638.51x = 6,959.59 × 2,039.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,638.51x = 14,194,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194,948.65/4,638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.24

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