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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.74, 6,462.86 and 2,694.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.74, 6,462.86 and 2,694.38 is: 3,717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.74 : 6,462.86 = 2,694.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.74/6,462.86 = 2,694.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.74x = 6,462.86 × 2,694.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.74x = 17,413,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,400.73/4,683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.84

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