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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.83, 6,962.46 and 2,448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.83, 6,962.46 and 2,448.97 is: 3,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.83 : 6,962.46 = 2,448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.83/6,962.46 = 2,448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.83x = 6,962.46 × 2,448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.83x = 17,050,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,829.08/4,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.09

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