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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.44, 6,973.74 and 2,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.44, 6,973.74 and 2,309.59 is: 3,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.44 : 6,973.74 = 2,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.44/6,973.74 = 2,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.44x = 6,973.74 × 2,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.44x = 16,106,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106,462.73/4,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.43

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