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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.92, 6,435.94 and 2,674.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.92, 6,435.94 and 2,674.56 is: 3,690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.92 : 6,435.94 = 2,674.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.92/6,435.94 = 2,674.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.92x = 6,435.94 × 2,674.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.92x = 17,213,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,307.69/4,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.74

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