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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.64, 6,434.40 and 2,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.64, 6,434.40 and 2,673.16 is: 3,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.64 : 6,434.40 = 2,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.64/6,434.40 = 2,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.64x = 6,434.40 × 2,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.64x = 17,200,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200,180.70/4,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.94

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