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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.61, 6,453.45 and 2,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.61, 6,453.45 and 2,687.16 is: 3,708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.61 : 6,453.45 = 2,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.61/6,453.45 = 2,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.61x = 6,453.45 × 2,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.61x = 17,341,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,341,452.70/4,676.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.12

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