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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.63, 6,698.48 and 1,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.63, 6,698.48 and 1,832.44 is: 2,748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.63 : 6,698.48 = 1,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.63/6,698.48 = 1,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.63x = 6,698.48 × 1,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.63x = 12,274,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,562.69/4,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.67

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