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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.98, 6,987.91 and 2,468.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.98, 6,987.91 and 2,468.19 is: 3,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.98 : 6,987.91 = 2,468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.98/6,987.91 = 2,468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.98x = 6,987.91 × 2,468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.98x = 17,247,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,489.58/4,659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.20

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