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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.95, 6,430.90 and 2,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.95, 6,430.90 and 2,670.89 is: 3,685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.95 : 6,430.90 = 2,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.95/6,430.90 = 2,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.95x = 6,430.90 × 2,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.95x = 17,176,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,217.10/4,659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.93

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