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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.62, 7,063.17 and 2,399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.62, 7,063.17 and 2,399.74 is: 3,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.62 : 7,063.17 = 2,399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.62/7,063.17 = 2,399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.62x = 7,063.17 × 2,399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.62x = 16,949,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949,771.58/4,706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,601.26

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