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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.90, 6,969.54 and 2,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.90, 6,969.54 and 2,455.72 is: 3,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.90 : 6,969.54 = 2,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.90/6,969.54 = 2,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.90x = 6,969.54 × 2,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.90x = 17,115,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,115,238.77/4,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.19

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