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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.49, 6,493.35 and 2,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.49, 6,493.35 and 2,683.60 is: 4,026.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.49 : 6,493.35 = 2,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.49/6,493.35 = 2,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.49x = 6,493.35 × 2,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.49x = 17,425,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,554.06/4,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.71

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