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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.03, 6,436.52 and 2,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.03, 6,436.52 and 2,674.97 is: 3,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.03 : 6,436.52 = 2,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.03/6,436.52 = 2,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.03x = 6,436.52 × 2,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.03x = 17,217,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,452.35/4,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.54

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