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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.92, 6,989.58 and 2,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.92, 6,989.58 and 2,060.79 is: 3,092.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.92 : 6,989.58 = 2,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.92/6,989.58 = 2,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.92x = 6,989.58 × 2,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.92x = 14,404,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,056.57/4,657.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.38

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