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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,684.54, 6,463.80 and 2,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,684.54, 6,463.80 and 2,695.18 is: 3,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,684.54 : 6,463.80 = 2,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,684.54/6,463.80 = 2,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,684.54x = 6,463.80 × 2,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,684.54x = 17,421,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421,104.48/4,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.85

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