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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.17, 6,990.46 and 2,473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.17, 6,990.46 and 2,473.31 is: 3,706.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.17 : 6,990.46 = 2,473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.17/6,990.46 = 2,473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.17x = 6,990.46 × 2,473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.17x = 17,289,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289,574.62/4,665.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.10

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