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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.14, 6,959.52 and 2,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.14, 6,959.52 and 2,042.28 is: 3,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.14 : 6,959.52 = 2,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.14/6,959.52 = 2,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.14x = 6,959.52 × 2,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.14x = 14,213,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,213,288.51/4,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.78

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