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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.69, 6,486.98 and 2,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.69, 6,486.98 and 2,604.81 is: 3,594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.69 : 6,486.98 = 2,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.69/6,486.98 = 2,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.69x = 6,486.98 × 2,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.69x = 16,897,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897,350.37/4,700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.65

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