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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.68, 6,435.96 and 2,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.68, 6,435.96 and 2,674.84 is: 3,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.68 : 6,435.96 = 2,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.68/6,435.96 = 2,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.68x = 6,435.96 × 2,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.68x = 17,215,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,163.25/4,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.33

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