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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.74, 6,965.83 and 2,012.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.74, 6,965.83 and 2,012.59 is: 3,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.74 : 6,965.83 = 2,012.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.74/6,965.83 = 2,012.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.74x = 6,965.83 × 2,012.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.74x = 14,019,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,314.91/4,646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.02

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