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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.23, 6,979.26 and 2,463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.23, 6,979.26 and 2,463.32 is: 3,689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.23 : 6,979.26 = 2,463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.23/6,979.26 = 2,463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.23x = 6,979.26 × 2,463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.23x = 17,192,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,150.74/4,659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.91

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