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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.62, 6,429.20 and 2,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.62, 6,429.20 and 2,669.14 is: 3,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.62 : 6,429.20 = 2,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.62/6,429.20 = 2,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.62x = 6,429.20 × 2,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.62x = 17,160,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160,434.89/4,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.59

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