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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.35, 6,979.95 and 2,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.35, 6,979.95 and 2,465.49 is: 3,695.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.35 : 6,979.95 = 2,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.35/6,979.95 = 2,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.35x = 6,979.95 × 2,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.35x = 17,208,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,996.93/4,657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.02

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