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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.70, 6,960.32 and 2,299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.70, 6,960.32 and 2,299.81 is: 3,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.70 : 6,960.32 = 2,299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.70/6,960.32 = 2,299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.70x = 6,960.32 × 2,299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.70x = 16,007,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,413.54/4,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.10

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