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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.36, 6,446.93 and 2,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.36, 6,446.93 and 2,682.27 is: 3,701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.36 : 6,446.93 = 2,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.36/6,446.93 = 2,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.36x = 6,446.93 × 2,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.36x = 17,292,393.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,393.52/4,671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.79

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