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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.36, 6,965.52 and 2,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.36, 6,965.52 and 2,449.12 is: 3,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.36 : 6,965.52 = 2,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.36/6,965.52 = 2,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.36x = 6,965.52 × 2,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.36x = 17,059,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,394.34/4,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.10

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