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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.38, 6,459.24 and 2,691.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.38, 6,459.24 and 2,691.73 is: 3,714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.38 : 6,459.24 = 2,691.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.38/6,459.24 = 2,691.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.38x = 6,459.24 × 2,691.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.38x = 17,386,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386,548.25/4,680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.77

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