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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.69, 6,910.32 and 1,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.69, 6,910.32 and 1,686.02 is: 2,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.69 : 6,910.32 = 1,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.69/6,910.32 = 1,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.69x = 6,910.32 × 1,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.69x = 11,650,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,650,937.73/4,607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.59

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