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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.86, 6,436.98 and 2,674.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.86, 6,436.98 and 2,674.43 is: 3,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.86 : 6,436.98 = 2,674.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.86/6,436.98 = 2,674.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.86x = 6,436.98 × 2,674.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.86x = 17,215,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215,220.24/4,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.20

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