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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.30, 6,989.06 and 2,467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.30, 6,989.06 and 2,467.83 is: 3,701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.30 : 6,989.06 = 2,467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.30/6,989.06 = 2,467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.30x = 6,989.06 × 2,467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.30x = 17,247,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,811.94/4,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.01

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