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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.76, 6,436.60 and 2,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.76, 6,436.60 and 2,673.93 is: 3,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.76 : 6,436.60 = 2,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.76/6,436.60 = 2,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.76x = 6,436.60 × 2,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.76x = 17,210,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210,985.66/4,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.37

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