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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.24, 6,434.97 and 2,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.24, 6,434.97 and 2,673.34 is: 3,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.24 : 6,434.97 = 2,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.24/6,434.97 = 2,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.24x = 6,434.97 × 2,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.24x = 17,202,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,862.70/4,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.04

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