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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.49, 6,427.16 and 2,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.49, 6,427.16 and 2,668.23 is: 3,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.49 : 6,427.16 = 2,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.49/6,427.16 = 2,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.49x = 6,427.16 × 2,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.49x = 17,149,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,127.79/4,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.06

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