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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.98, 6,432.16 and 2,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.98, 6,432.16 and 2,672.69 is: 3,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.98 : 6,432.16 = 2,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.98/6,432.16 = 2,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.98x = 6,432.16 × 2,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.98x = 17,191,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,169.71/4,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.32

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