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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.07, 6,310.51 and 2,684.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.07, 6,310.51 and 2,684.73 is: 3,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.07 : 6,310.51 = 2,684.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.07/6,310.51 = 2,684.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.07x = 6,310.51 × 2,684.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.07x = 16,942,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,032.46/4,573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.74

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