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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.27, 6,428.55 and 2,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.27, 6,428.55 and 2,669.45 is: 3,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.27 : 6,428.55 = 2,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.27/6,428.55 = 2,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.27x = 6,428.55 × 2,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.27x = 17,160,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160,660.65/4,658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.92

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