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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.89, 6,436.75 and 2,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.89, 6,436.75 and 2,674.41 is: 3,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.89 : 6,436.75 = 2,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.89/6,436.75 = 2,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.89x = 6,436.75 × 2,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.89x = 17,214,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,508.57/4,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.02

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