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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.10, 6,459.84 and 2,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.10, 6,459.84 and 2,691.94 is: 3,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.10 : 6,459.84 = 2,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.10/6,459.84 = 2,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.10x = 6,459.84 × 2,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.10x = 17,389,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,501.69/4,682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.04

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