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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.49, 6,454.12 and 2,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.49, 6,454.12 and 2,687.04 is: 3,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.49 : 6,454.12 = 2,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.49/6,454.12 = 2,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.49x = 6,454.12 × 2,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.49x = 17,342,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,446.33/4,676.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.44

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