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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.35, 6,430.25 and 2,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.35, 6,430.25 and 2,669.99 is: 3,684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.35 : 6,430.25 = 2,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.35/6,430.25 = 2,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.35x = 6,430.25 × 2,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.35x = 17,168,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,677.72/4,659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.78

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