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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.74, 6,453.11 and 2,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.74, 6,453.11 and 2,686.68 is: 3,707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.74 : 6,453.11 = 2,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.74/6,453.11 = 2,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.74x = 6,453.11 × 2,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.74x = 17,337,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,448.29/4,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.96

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