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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.04, 6,687.83 and 2,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.04, 6,687.83 and 2,486.72 is: 3,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.04 : 6,687.83 = 2,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.04/6,687.83 = 2,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.04x = 6,687.83 × 2,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.04x = 16,630,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,630,783.55/4,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.17

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