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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.49, 6,693.39 and 1,688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.49, 6,693.39 and 1,688.91 is: 2,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.49 : 6,693.39 = 1,688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.49/6,693.39 = 1,688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.49x = 6,693.39 × 1,688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.49x = 11,304,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,304,533.30/4,462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.23

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