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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.26, 6,453.55 and 2,687.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.26, 6,453.55 and 2,687.61 is: 3,709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.26 : 6,453.55 = 2,687.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.26/6,453.55 = 2,687.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.26x = 6,453.55 × 2,687.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.26x = 17,344,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344,604.67/4,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.08

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