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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,673.64, 6,447.60 and 2,683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,673.64, 6,447.60 and 2,683.74 is: 3,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,673.64 : 6,447.60 = 2,683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,673.64/6,447.60 = 2,683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,673.64x = 6,447.60 × 2,683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,673.64x = 17,303,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303,682.02/4,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.40

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