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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.32, 6,465.96 and 2,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.32, 6,465.96 and 2,695.84 is: 3,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.32 : 6,465.96 = 2,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.32/6,465.96 = 2,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.32x = 6,465.96 × 2,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.32x = 17,431,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431,193.61/4,685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.38

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