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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.97, 6,694.47 and 1,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.97, 6,694.47 and 1,831.91 is: 2,747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.97 : 6,694.47 = 1,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.97/6,694.47 = 1,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.97x = 6,694.47 × 1,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.97x = 12,263,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263,633.07/4,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.87

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