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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.42, 6,994.57 and 2,472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.42, 6,994.57 and 2,472.65 is: 3,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.42 : 6,994.57 = 2,472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.42/6,994.57 = 2,472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.42x = 6,994.57 × 2,472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.42x = 17,295,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,123.51/4,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.88

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