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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,656.54, 6,426.94 and 2,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,656.54, 6,426.94 and 2,668.43 is: 3,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,656.54 : 6,426.94 = 2,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,656.54/6,426.94 = 2,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,656.54x = 6,426.94 × 2,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,656.54x = 17,149,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,839.50/4,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.96

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