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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.32, 6,436.78 and 2,674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.32, 6,436.78 and 2,674.92 is: 3,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.32 : 6,436.78 = 2,674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.32/6,436.78 = 2,674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.32x = 6,436.78 × 2,674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.32x = 17,217,871.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,871.56/4,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.40

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