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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.58, 6,451.32 and 2,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.58, 6,451.32 and 2,685.52 is: 3,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.58 : 6,451.32 = 2,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.58/6,451.32 = 2,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.58x = 6,451.32 × 2,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.58x = 17,325,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,148.89/4,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.25

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