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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.06, 6,430.42 and 2,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.06, 6,430.42 and 2,670.94 is: 3,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.06 : 6,430.42 = 2,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.06/6,430.42 = 2,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.06x = 6,430.42 × 2,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.06x = 17,175,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,265.99/4,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.42

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