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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.39, 6,993.11 and 2,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.39, 6,993.11 and 2,029.32 is: 3,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.39 : 6,993.11 = 2,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.39/6,993.11 = 2,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.39x = 6,993.11 × 2,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.39x = 14,191,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,191,223.02/4,661.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.42

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