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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.59, 6,983.35 and 2,020.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.59, 6,983.35 and 2,020.93 is: 3,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.59 : 6,983.35 = 2,020.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.59/6,983.35 = 2,020.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.59x = 6,983.35 × 2,020.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.59x = 14,112,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,861.52/4,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.38

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