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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687.33, 6,469.77 and 2,698.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687.33, 6,469.77 and 2,698.19 is: 3,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687.33 : 6,469.77 = 2,698.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687.33/6,469.77 = 2,698.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687.33x = 6,469.77 × 2,698.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687.33x = 17,456,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,668.72/4,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.22

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