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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.95, 4,946.94 and 2,469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.95, 4,946.94 and 2,469.69 is: 3,406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.95 : 4,946.94 = 2,469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.95/4,946.94 = 2,469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.95x = 4,946.94 × 2,469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.95x = 12,217,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217,408.25/3,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.07

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