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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.72, 6,975.34 and 2,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.72, 6,975.34 and 2,459.60 is: 3,685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.72 : 6,975.34 = 2,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.72/6,975.34 = 2,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.72x = 6,975.34 × 2,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.72x = 17,156,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,546.26/4,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.05

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