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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.57, 6,436.34 and 2,673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.57, 6,436.34 and 2,673.74 is: 3,690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.57 : 6,436.34 = 2,673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.57/6,436.34 = 2,673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.57x = 6,436.34 × 2,673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.57x = 17,209,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,099.71/4,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.11

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