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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.78, 6,962.85 and 2,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.78, 6,962.85 and 2,451.66 is: 3,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.78 : 6,962.85 = 2,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.78/6,962.85 = 2,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.78x = 6,962.85 × 2,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.78x = 17,070,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,540.83/4,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.21

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