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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.65, 6,147.90 and 2,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.65, 6,147.90 and 2,684.88 is: 3,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.65 : 6,147.90 = 2,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.65/6,147.90 = 2,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.65x = 6,147.90 × 2,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.65x = 16,506,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,506,373.75/4,453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.26

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