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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.37, 7,009.58 and 2,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.37, 7,009.58 and 2,450.75 is: 3,678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.37 : 7,009.58 = 2,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.37/7,009.58 = 2,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.37x = 7,009.58 × 2,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.37x = 17,178,680.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,680.88/4,670.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.23

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