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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,691.86, 6,473.79 and 2,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,691.86, 6,473.79 and 2,701.89 is: 3,728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,691.86 : 6,473.79 = 2,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,691.86/6,473.79 = 2,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,691.86x = 6,473.79 × 2,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,691.86x = 17,491,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,491,468.46/4,691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.05

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