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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.77, 6,436.02 and 2,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.77, 6,436.02 and 2,674.81 is: 3,691.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.77 : 6,436.02 = 2,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.77/6,436.02 = 2,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.77x = 6,436.02 × 2,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.77x = 17,215,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,130.66/4,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.25

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