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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.73, 6,992.02 and 2,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.73, 6,992.02 and 2,470.94 is: 3,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.73 : 6,992.02 = 2,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.73/6,992.02 = 2,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.73x = 6,992.02 × 2,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.73x = 17,276,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,861.90/4,662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.31

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