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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.62, 6,426.91 and 2,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.62, 6,426.91 and 2,669.45 is: 3,681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.62 : 6,426.91 = 2,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.62/6,426.91 = 2,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.62x = 6,426.91 × 2,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.62x = 17,156,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,269.42/4,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.91

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