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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.04, 6,447.32 and 2,682.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.04, 6,447.32 and 2,682.64 is: 3,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.04 : 6,447.32 = 2,682.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.04/6,447.32 = 2,682.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.04x = 6,447.32 × 2,682.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.04x = 17,295,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,838.52/4,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.78

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