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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.41, 6,452.32 and 2,686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.41, 6,452.32 and 2,686.10 is: 3,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.41 : 6,452.32 = 2,686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.41/6,452.32 = 2,686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.41x = 6,452.32 × 2,686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.41x = 17,331,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,553.40/4,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,706.96

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