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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.97, 6,462.77 and 2,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.97, 6,462.77 and 2,693.75 is: 3,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.97 : 6,462.77 = 2,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.97/6,462.77 = 2,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.97x = 6,462.77 × 2,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.97x = 17,409,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409,040.90/4,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.52

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