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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.61, 6,963.16 and 1,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.61, 6,963.16 and 1,354.93 is: 2,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.61 : 6,963.16 = 1,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.61/6,963.16 = 1,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.61x = 6,963.16 × 1,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.61x = 9,434,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,434,552.79/4,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.17

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