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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.35, 6,433.89 and 2,672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.35, 6,433.89 and 2,672.94 is: 3,688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.35 : 6,433.89 = 2,672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.35/6,433.89 = 2,672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.35x = 6,433.89 × 2,672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.35x = 17,197,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,401.94/4,662.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.57

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