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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.54, 6,436.86 and 2,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.54, 6,436.86 and 2,674.98 is: 3,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.54 : 6,436.86 = 2,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.54/6,436.86 = 2,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.54x = 6,436.86 × 2,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.54x = 17,218,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218,471.76/4,664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.35

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