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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.43, 6,970.56 and 2,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.43, 6,970.56 and 2,049.39 is: 3,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.43 : 6,970.56 = 2,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.43/6,970.56 = 2,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.43x = 6,970.56 × 2,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.43x = 14,285,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285,395.96/4,646.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.49

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