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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.08, 6,979.59 and 2,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.08, 6,979.59 and 2,463.36 is: 3,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.08 : 6,979.59 = 2,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.08/6,979.59 = 2,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.08x = 6,979.59 × 2,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.08x = 17,193,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,242.82/4,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.47

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