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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.23, 6,427.51 and 2,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.23, 6,427.51 and 2,668.33 is: 3,681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.23 : 6,427.51 = 2,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.23/6,427.51 = 2,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.23x = 6,427.51 × 2,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.23x = 17,150,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,717.76/4,658.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.81

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