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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.72, 6,990.96 and 2,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.72, 6,990.96 and 2,468.80 is: 3,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.72 : 6,990.96 = 2,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.72/6,990.96 = 2,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.72x = 6,990.96 × 2,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.72x = 17,259,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,259,282.05/4,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.96

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