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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.89, 6,436.19 and 2,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.89, 6,436.19 and 2,674.94 is: 3,691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.89 : 6,436.19 = 2,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.89/6,436.19 = 2,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.89x = 6,436.19 × 2,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.89x = 17,216,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216,396.58/4,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.42

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