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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.48, 6,991.66 and 2,470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.48, 6,991.66 and 2,470.70 is: 3,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.48 : 6,991.66 = 2,470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.48/6,991.66 = 2,470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.48x = 6,991.66 × 2,470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.48x = 17,274,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,305.66/4,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.96

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