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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.73, 6,425.46 and 2,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.73, 6,425.46 and 2,666.92 is: 3,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.73 : 6,425.46 = 2,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.73/6,425.46 = 2,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.73x = 6,425.46 × 2,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.73x = 17,136,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136,187.78/4,655.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.67

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