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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.73, 6,294.51 and 2,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.73, 6,294.51 and 2,674.42 is: 3,689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.73 : 6,294.51 = 2,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.73/6,294.51 = 2,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.73x = 6,294.51 × 2,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.73x = 16,834,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,147.70/4,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.49

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