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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.59, 6,426.68 and 2,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.59, 6,426.68 and 2,668.23 is: 3,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.59 : 6,426.68 = 2,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.59/6,426.68 = 2,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.59x = 6,426.68 × 2,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.59x = 17,147,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147,847.04/4,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.70

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