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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.79, 6,430.05 and 2,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.79, 6,430.05 and 2,670.68 is: 3,686.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.79 : 6,430.05 = 2,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.79/6,430.05 = 2,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.79x = 6,430.05 × 2,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.79x = 17,172,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,605.93/4,658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.07

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