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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.91, 6,960.63 and 2,300.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.91, 6,960.63 and 2,300.01 is: 3,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.91 : 6,960.63 = 2,300.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.91/6,960.63 = 2,300.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.91x = 6,960.63 × 2,300.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.91x = 16,009,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009,518.61/4,639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.40

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