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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.32, 6,429.88 and 2,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.32, 6,429.88 and 2,669.92 is: 3,684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.32 : 6,429.88 = 2,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.32/6,429.88 = 2,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.32x = 6,429.88 × 2,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.32x = 17,167,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167,265.21/4,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.50

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