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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.67, 6,467.79 and 2,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.67, 6,467.79 and 2,697.23 is: 3,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.67 : 6,467.79 = 2,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.67/6,467.79 = 2,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.67x = 6,467.79 × 2,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.67x = 17,445,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445,107.12/4,686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.29

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