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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.62, 6,431.47 and 2,669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.62, 6,431.47 and 2,669.76 is: 3,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.62 : 6,431.47 = 2,669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.62/6,431.47 = 2,669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.62x = 6,431.47 × 2,669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.62x = 17,170,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,442.52/4,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.16

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