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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.36, 6,960.68 and 2,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.36, 6,960.68 and 2,042.52 is: 3,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.36 : 6,960.68 = 2,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.36/6,960.68 = 2,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.36x = 6,960.68 × 2,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.36x = 14,217,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,328.11/4,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.50

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