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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.94, 6,955.83 and 2,449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.94, 6,955.83 and 2,449.01 is: 3,665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.94 : 6,955.83 = 2,449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.94/6,955.83 = 2,449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.94x = 6,955.83 × 2,449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.94x = 17,034,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034,862.45/4,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.82

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