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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.33, 6,446.83 and 2,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.33, 6,446.83 and 2,682.28 is: 3,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.33 : 6,446.83 = 2,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.33/6,446.83 = 2,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.33x = 6,446.83 × 2,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.33x = 17,292,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,157.53/4,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.76

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