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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.96, 6,984.36 and 2,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.96, 6,984.36 and 2,021.72 is: 3,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.96 : 6,984.36 = 2,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.96/6,984.36 = 2,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.96x = 6,984.36 × 2,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.96x = 14,120,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,420.30/4,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.72

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