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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.68, 6,291.42 and 2,670.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.68, 6,291.42 and 2,670.14 is: 3,685.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.68 : 6,291.42 = 2,670.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.68/6,291.42 = 2,670.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.68x = 6,291.42 × 2,670.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.68x = 16,798,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798,972.20/4,558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.05

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