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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.95, 6,962.64 and 2,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.95, 6,962.64 and 2,044.50 is: 3,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.95 : 6,962.64 = 2,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.95/6,962.64 = 2,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.95x = 6,962.64 × 2,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.95x = 14,235,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235,117.48/4,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.29

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