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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.54, 6,427.34 and 2,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.54, 6,427.34 and 2,668.58 is: 3,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.54 : 6,427.34 = 2,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.54/6,427.34 = 2,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.54x = 6,427.34 × 2,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.54x = 17,151,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,870.98/4,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.60

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