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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.96, 6,996.88 and 3,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.96, 6,996.88 and 3,019.08 is: 4,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.96 : 6,996.88 = 3,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.96/6,996.88 = 3,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.96x = 6,996.88 × 3,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.96x = 21,124,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,140.47/4,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.20

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