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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.14, 6,446.91 and 2,683.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.14, 6,446.91 and 2,683.24 is: 3,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.14 : 6,446.91 = 2,683.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.14/6,446.91 = 2,683.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.14x = 6,446.91 × 2,683.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.14x = 17,298,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,606.79/4,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.71

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