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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.35, 6,989.56 and 2,320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.35, 6,989.56 and 2,320.07 is: 3,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.35 : 6,989.56 = 2,320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.35/6,989.56 = 2,320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.35x = 6,989.56 × 2,320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.35x = 16,216,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216,227.72/4,659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.37

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