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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.76, 6,430.61 and 2,670.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.76, 6,430.61 and 2,670.94 is: 3,685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.76 : 6,430.61 = 2,670.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.76/6,430.61 = 2,670.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.76x = 6,430.61 × 2,670.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.76x = 17,175,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,773.47/4,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.98

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