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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.62, 6,473.96 and 1,684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.62, 6,473.96 and 1,684.19 is: 2,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.62 : 6,473.96 = 1,684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.62/6,473.96 = 1,684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.62x = 6,473.96 × 1,684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.62x = 10,903,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,903,399.09/4,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,525.91

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