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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.85, 6,296.74 and 2,674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.85, 6,296.74 and 2,674.06 is: 3,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.85 : 6,296.74 = 2,674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.85/6,296.74 = 2,674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.85x = 6,296.74 × 2,674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.85x = 16,837,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837,860.56/4,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.21

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