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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,679.40, 7,015.86 and 2,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,679.40, 7,015.86 and 2,459.54 is: 3,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,679.40 : 7,015.86 = 2,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,679.40/7,015.86 = 2,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,679.40x = 7,015.86 × 2,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,679.40x = 17,255,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,753.23/4,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.60

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