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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.36, 6,999.60 and 2,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.36, 6,999.60 and 2,480.12 is: 3,717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.36 : 6,999.60 = 2,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.36/6,999.60 = 2,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.36x = 6,999.60 × 2,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.36x = 17,359,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359,847.95/4,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.03

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