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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.60, 6,990.97 and 2,464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.60, 6,990.97 and 2,464.79 is: 3,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.60 : 6,990.97 = 2,464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.60/6,990.97 = 2,464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.60x = 6,990.97 × 2,464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.60x = 17,231,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,231.83/4,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.22

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