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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.63, 6,449.31 and 2,682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.63, 6,449.31 and 2,682.79 is: 3,702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.63 : 6,449.31 = 2,682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.63/6,449.31 = 2,682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.63x = 6,449.31 × 2,682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.63x = 17,302,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,128.25/4,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.07

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