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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,672.83, 6,449.08 and 2,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,672.83, 6,449.08 and 2,683.34 is: 3,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,672.83 : 6,449.08 = 2,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,672.83/6,449.08 = 2,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,672.83x = 6,449.08 × 2,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,672.83x = 17,305,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,074.33/4,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.34

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