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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.77, 6,960.27 and 2,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.77, 6,960.27 and 2,448.66 is: 3,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.77 : 6,960.27 = 2,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.77/6,960.27 = 2,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.77x = 6,960.27 × 2,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.77x = 17,043,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043,334.74/4,639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.31

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