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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.34, 6,451.68 and 2,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.34, 6,451.68 and 2,684.50 is: 3,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.34 : 6,451.68 = 2,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.34/6,451.68 = 2,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.34x = 6,451.68 × 2,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.34x = 17,319,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319,534.96/4,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.44

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