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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,693.48, 6,476.56 and 2,804.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,693.48, 6,476.56 and 2,804.69 is: 3,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,693.48 : 6,476.56 = 2,804.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,693.48/6,476.56 = 2,804.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,693.48x = 6,476.56 × 2,804.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,693.48x = 18,164,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164,710.68/4,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.20

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