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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.84, 6,988.80 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.84, 6,988.80 and 2,061.12 is: 3,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.84 : 6,988.80 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.84/6,988.80 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.84x = 6,988.80 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.84x = 14,404,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,755.46/4,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.26

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