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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.70, 6,970.85 and 2,456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.70, 6,970.85 and 2,456.59 is: 3,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.70 : 6,970.85 = 2,456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.70/6,970.85 = 2,456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.70x = 6,970.85 × 2,456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.70x = 17,124,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,520.40/4,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.56

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