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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.70, 6,985.85 and 2,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.70, 6,985.85 and 2,316.94 is: 3,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.70 : 6,985.85 = 2,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.70/6,985.85 = 2,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.70x = 6,985.85 × 2,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.70x = 16,185,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,766.25/4,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.05

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