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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.44, 6,435.10 and 2,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.44, 6,435.10 and 2,674.34 is: 3,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.44 : 6,435.10 = 2,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.44/6,435.10 = 2,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.44x = 6,435.10 × 2,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.44x = 17,209,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,645.33/4,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.12

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