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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.16, 6,989.69 and 2,469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.16, 6,989.69 and 2,469.39 is: 3,702.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.16 : 6,989.69 = 2,469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.16/6,989.69 = 2,469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.16x = 6,989.69 × 2,469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.16x = 17,260,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,250.55/4,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.99

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