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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.61, 6,990.35 and 2,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.61, 6,990.35 and 2,469.82 is: 3,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.61 : 6,990.35 = 2,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.61/6,990.35 = 2,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.61x = 6,990.35 × 2,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.61x = 17,264,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,906.24/4,661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.64

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