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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.91, 6,462.60 and 2,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.91, 6,462.60 and 2,693.46 is: 3,717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.91 : 6,462.60 = 2,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.91/6,462.60 = 2,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.91x = 6,462.60 × 2,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.91x = 17,406,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,754.60/4,682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.08

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