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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.31, 6,963.77 and 2,045.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.31, 6,963.77 and 2,045.25 is: 3,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.31 : 6,963.77 = 2,045.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.31/6,963.77 = 2,045.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.31x = 6,963.77 × 2,045.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.31x = 14,242,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,655.71/4,642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.01

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