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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.98, 6,988.10 and 2,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.98, 6,988.10 and 2,061.10 is: 3,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.98 : 6,988.10 = 2,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.98/6,988.10 = 2,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.98x = 6,988.10 × 2,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.98x = 14,403,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,172.91/4,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.82

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