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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.84, 6,453.94 and 2,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.84, 6,453.94 and 2,687.34 is: 3,708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.84 : 6,453.94 = 2,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.84/6,453.94 = 2,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.84x = 6,453.94 × 2,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.84x = 17,343,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,931.12/4,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.47

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