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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.70, 6,979.77 and 2,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.70, 6,979.77 and 2,614.14 is: 3,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.70 : 6,979.77 = 2,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.70/6,979.77 = 2,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.70x = 6,979.77 × 2,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.70x = 18,246,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,095.95/4,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.53

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