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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.74, 6,687.69 and 2,510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.74, 6,687.69 and 2,510.82 is: 3,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.74 : 6,687.69 = 2,510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.74/6,687.69 = 2,510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.74x = 6,687.69 × 2,510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.74x = 16,791,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791,578.50/4,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.62

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