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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.69, 6,998.14 and 2,472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.69, 6,998.14 and 2,472.93 is: 3,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.69 : 6,998.14 = 2,472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.69/6,998.14 = 2,472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.69x = 6,998.14 × 2,472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.69x = 17,305,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,875.36/4,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.98

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