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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.63, 6,451.11 and 2,685.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.63, 6,451.11 and 2,685.81 is: 3,706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.63 : 6,451.11 = 2,685.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.63/6,451.11 = 2,685.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.63x = 6,451.11 × 2,685.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.63x = 17,326,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,455.75/4,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.49

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