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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.99, 6,303.78 and 2,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.99, 6,303.78 and 2,679.06 is: 3,697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.99 : 6,303.78 = 2,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.99/6,303.78 = 2,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.99x = 6,303.78 × 2,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.99x = 16,888,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888,204.85/4,566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.89

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