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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.41, 6,980.27 and 2,162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.41, 6,980.27 and 2,162.63 is: 3,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.41 : 6,980.27 = 2,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.41/6,980.27 = 2,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.41x = 6,980.27 × 2,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.41x = 15,095,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,764.17/4,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.85

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