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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.32, 6,986.16 and 2,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.32, 6,986.16 and 2,061.84 is: 3,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.32 : 6,986.16 = 2,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.32/6,986.16 = 2,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.32x = 6,986.16 × 2,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.32x = 14,404,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,344.13/4,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.85

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