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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.74, 6,297.97 and 2,674.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.74, 6,297.97 and 2,674.95 is: 3,691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.74 : 6,297.97 = 2,674.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.74/6,297.97 = 2,674.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.74x = 6,297.97 × 2,674.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.74x = 16,846,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,846,709.99/4,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.43

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