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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,653.52, 6,983.79 and 2,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,653.52, 6,983.79 and 2,462.74 is: 3,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,653.52 : 6,983.79 = 2,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,653.52/6,983.79 = 2,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,653.52x = 6,983.79 × 2,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,653.52x = 17,199,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,258.98/4,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.97

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