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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.49, 6,436.47 and 2,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.49, 6,436.47 and 2,674.05 is: 3,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.49 : 6,436.47 = 2,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.49/6,436.47 = 2,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.49x = 6,436.47 × 2,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.49x = 17,211,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211,442.60/4,663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.68

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