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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.04, 6,452.91 and 2,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.04, 6,452.91 and 2,687.22 is: 3,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.04 : 6,452.91 = 2,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.04/6,452.91 = 2,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.04x = 6,452.91 × 2,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.04x = 17,340,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,388.81/4,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.35

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