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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.58, 6,988.41 and 2,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.58, 6,988.41 and 2,063.10 is: 3,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.58 : 6,988.41 = 2,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.58/6,988.41 = 2,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.58x = 6,988.41 × 2,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.58x = 14,417,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,417,788.67/4,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.90

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