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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.85, 6,430.22 and 2,670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.85, 6,430.22 and 2,670.58 is: 3,685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.85 : 6,430.22 = 2,670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.85/6,430.22 = 2,670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.85x = 6,430.22 × 2,670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.85x = 17,172,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,403.57/4,659.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.18

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