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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.93, 6,437.86 and 2,675.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.93, 6,437.86 and 2,675.57 is: 3,692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.93 : 6,437.86 = 2,675.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.93/6,437.86 = 2,675.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.93x = 6,437.86 × 2,675.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.93x = 17,224,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,906.20/4,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.43

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