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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.59, 6,944.81 and 2,406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.59, 6,944.81 and 2,406.73 is: 3,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.59 : 6,944.81 = 2,406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.59/6,944.81 = 2,406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.59x = 6,944.81 × 2,406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.59x = 16,714,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,714,253.18/4,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.98

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