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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.59, 6,432.17 and 2,671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.59, 6,432.17 and 2,671.78 is: 3,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.59 : 6,432.17 = 2,671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.59/6,432.17 = 2,671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.59x = 6,432.17 × 2,671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.59x = 17,185,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,343.16/4,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.38

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