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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.68, 6,920.40 and 3,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.68, 6,920.40 and 3,688.04 is: 5,530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.68 : 6,920.40 = 3,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.68/6,920.40 = 3,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.68x = 6,920.40 × 3,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.68x = 25,522,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522,712.02/4,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.77

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