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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.84, 6,998.16 and 2,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.84, 6,998.16 and 2,475.07 is: 3,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.84 : 6,998.16 = 2,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.84/6,998.16 = 2,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.84x = 6,998.16 × 2,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.84x = 17,320,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320,935.87/4,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.49

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