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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,318.62, 6,466.99 and 2,670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,318.62, 6,466.99 and 2,670.17 is: 3,998.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,318.62 : 6,466.99 = 2,670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,318.62/6,466.99 = 2,670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,318.62x = 6,466.99 × 2,670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,318.62x = 17,267,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,962.69/4,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.49

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