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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,675.92, 6,453.37 and 2,686.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,675.92, 6,453.37 and 2,686.87 is: 3,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,675.92 : 6,453.37 = 2,686.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,675.92/6,453.37 = 2,686.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,675.92x = 6,453.37 × 2,686.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,675.92x = 17,339,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,341.38/4,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.22

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