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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.95, 6,450.69 and 2,786.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.95, 6,450.69 and 2,786.49 is: 3,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.95 : 6,450.69 = 2,786.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.95/6,450.69 = 2,786.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.95x = 6,450.69 × 2,786.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.95x = 17,974,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974,783.18/4,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.91

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