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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.05, 6,432.98 and 2,673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.05, 6,432.98 and 2,673.15 is: 3,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.05 : 6,432.98 = 2,673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.05/6,432.98 = 2,673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.05x = 6,432.98 × 2,673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.05x = 17,196,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,298.03/4,663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.78

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