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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.98, 6,176.55 and 2,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.98, 6,176.55 and 2,684.46 is: 3,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.98 : 6,176.55 = 2,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.98/6,176.55 = 2,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.98x = 6,176.55 × 2,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.98x = 16,580,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,701.41/4,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.37

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