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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.64, 6,454.08 and 2,687.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.64, 6,454.08 and 2,687.07 is: 3,708.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.64 : 6,454.08 = 2,687.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.64/6,454.08 = 2,687.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.64x = 6,454.08 × 2,687.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.64x = 17,342,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,588.95/4,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.35

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