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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.43, 6,459.33 and 2,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.43, 6,459.33 and 2,691.52 is: 3,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.43 : 6,459.33 = 2,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.43/6,459.33 = 2,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.43x = 6,459.33 × 2,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.43x = 17,385,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385,415.88/4,680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.49

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