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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.71, 6,970.86 and 2,456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.71, 6,970.86 and 2,456.59 is: 3,680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.71 : 6,970.86 = 2,456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.71/6,970.86 = 2,456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.71x = 6,970.86 × 2,456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.71x = 17,124,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,544.97/4,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.55

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