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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.69, 6,428.67 and 2,770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.69, 6,428.67 and 2,770.18 is: 3,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.69 : 6,428.67 = 2,770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.69/6,428.67 = 2,770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.69x = 6,428.67 × 2,770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.69x = 17,808,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808,573.06/4,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.66

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