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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.93, 6,462.59 and 2,693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.93, 6,462.59 and 2,693.97 is: 3,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.93 : 6,462.59 = 2,693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.93/6,462.59 = 2,693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.93x = 6,462.59 × 2,693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.93x = 17,410,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,410,010.11/4,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.76

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