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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.04, 6,966.78 and 2,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.04, 6,966.78 and 2,045.64 is: 3,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.04 : 6,966.78 = 2,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.04/6,966.78 = 2,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.04x = 6,966.78 × 2,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.04x = 14,251,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251,523.84/4,643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.44

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