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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.85, 6,462.96 and 2,693.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.85, 6,462.96 and 2,693.34 is: 3,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.85 : 6,462.96 = 2,693.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.85/6,462.96 = 2,693.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.85x = 6,462.96 × 2,693.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.85x = 17,406,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,948.69/4,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.17

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