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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.64, 6,432.42 and 2,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.64, 6,432.42 and 2,672.74 is: 3,687.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.64 : 6,432.42 = 2,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.64/6,432.42 = 2,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.64x = 6,432.42 × 2,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.64x = 17,192,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,186.23/4,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.22

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