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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.67, 6,474.53 and 2,702.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.67, 6,474.53 and 2,702.21 is: 3,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.67 : 6,474.53 = 2,702.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.67/6,474.53 = 2,702.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.67x = 6,474.53 × 2,702.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.67x = 17,495,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,495,550.51/4,691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.07

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