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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.64, 6,451.15 and 2,685.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.64, 6,451.15 and 2,685.59 is: 3,706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.64 : 6,451.15 = 2,685.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.64/6,451.15 = 2,685.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.64x = 6,451.15 × 2,685.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.64x = 17,325,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,153.34/4,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.20

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