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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.34, 6,430.93 and 2,670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.34, 6,430.93 and 2,670.84 is: 3,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.34 : 6,430.93 = 2,670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.34/6,430.93 = 2,670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.34x = 6,430.93 × 2,670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.34x = 17,175,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,978.40/4,660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.57

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