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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.48, 6,427.70 and 2,668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.48, 6,427.70 and 2,668.69 is: 3,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.48 : 6,427.70 = 2,668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.48/6,427.70 = 2,668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.48x = 6,427.70 × 2,668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.48x = 17,153,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,538.71/4,657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.01

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