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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.70, 6,987.34 and 2,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.70, 6,987.34 and 2,317.94 is: 3,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.70 : 6,987.34 = 2,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.70/6,987.34 = 2,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.70x = 6,987.34 × 2,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.70x = 16,196,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,234.88/4,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.56

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