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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.08, 6,912.96 and 1,686.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.08, 6,912.96 and 1,686.34 is: 2,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.08 : 6,912.96 = 1,686.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.08/6,912.96 = 1,686.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.08x = 6,912.96 × 1,686.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.08x = 11,657,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,657,600.97/4,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.72

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