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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.00, 6,464.56 and 2,668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.00, 6,464.56 and 2,668.55 is: 3,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.00 : 6,464.56 = 2,668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.00/6,464.56 = 2,668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.00x = 6,464.56 × 2,668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.00x = 17,250,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,967.60/4,317.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.06

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