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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.56, 6,988.62 and 2,318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.56, 6,988.62 and 2,318.69 is: 3,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.56 : 6,988.62 = 2,318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.56/6,988.62 = 2,318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.56x = 6,988.62 × 2,318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.56x = 16,204,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,443.31/4,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.42

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