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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,690.68, 6,472.98 and 2,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,690.68, 6,472.98 and 2,700.96 is: 3,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,690.68 : 6,472.98 = 2,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,690.68/6,472.98 = 2,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,690.68x = 6,472.98 × 2,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,690.68x = 17,483,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,260.06/4,690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.23

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