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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,685.37, 6,465.81 and 2,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,685.37, 6,465.81 and 2,695.88 is: 3,720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,685.37 : 6,465.81 = 2,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,685.37/6,465.81 = 2,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,685.37x = 6,465.81 × 2,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,685.37x = 17,431,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431,047.86/4,685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.31

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