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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.44, 6,462.68 and 2,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.44, 6,462.68 and 2,694.64 is: 3,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.44 : 6,462.68 = 2,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.44/6,462.68 = 2,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.44x = 6,462.68 × 2,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.44x = 17,414,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414,596.04/4,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.33

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