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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.70, 6,436.46 and 2,674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.70, 6,436.46 and 2,674.25 is: 3,690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.70 : 6,436.46 = 2,674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.70/6,436.46 = 2,674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.70x = 6,436.46 × 2,674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.70x = 17,212,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,657.60/4,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.78

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