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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.70, 6,905.98 and 2,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.70, 6,905.98 and 2,412.88 is: 3,620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.70 : 6,905.98 = 2,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.70/6,905.98 = 2,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.70x = 6,905.98 × 2,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.70x = 16,663,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,301.02/4,602.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.33

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