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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.66, 6,989.88 and 2,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.66, 6,989.88 and 2,027.26 is: 3,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.66 : 6,989.88 = 2,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.66/6,989.88 = 2,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.66x = 6,989.88 × 2,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.66x = 14,170,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170,264.11/4,659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.05

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