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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.64, 6,994.89 and 2,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.64, 6,994.89 and 2,472.84 is: 3,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.64 : 6,994.89 = 2,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.64/6,994.89 = 2,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.64x = 6,994.89 × 2,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.64x = 17,297,243.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,243.79/4,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.16

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