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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.67, 6,299.24 and 2,468.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.67, 6,299.24 and 2,468.79 is: 3,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.67 : 6,299.24 = 2,468.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.67/6,299.24 = 2,468.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.67x = 6,299.24 × 2,468.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.67x = 15,551,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,500.72/4,564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.93

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