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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.61, 6,464.46 and 2,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.61, 6,464.46 and 2,695.32 is: 3,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.61 : 6,464.46 = 2,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.61/6,464.46 = 2,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.61x = 6,464.46 × 2,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.61x = 17,423,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,788.33/4,683.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.16

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