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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.70, 6,429.93 and 2,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.70, 6,429.93 and 2,670.60 is: 3,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.70 : 6,429.93 = 2,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.70/6,429.93 = 2,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.70x = 6,429.93 × 2,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.70x = 17,171,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,771.06/4,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.96

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