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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.38, 6,461.83 and 2,693.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.38, 6,461.83 and 2,693.58 is: 3,717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.38 : 6,461.83 = 2,693.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.38/6,461.83 = 2,693.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.38x = 6,461.83 × 2,693.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.38x = 17,405,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,456.05/4,682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.22

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