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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.03, 6,427.87 and 2,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.03, 6,427.87 and 2,668.76 is: 3,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.03 : 6,427.87 = 2,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.03/6,427.87 = 2,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.03x = 6,427.87 × 2,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.03x = 17,154,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,442.34/4,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.77

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