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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,661.28, 6,432.48 and 2,671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,661.28, 6,432.48 and 2,671.79 is: 3,687.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,661.28 : 6,432.48 = 2,671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,661.28/6,432.48 = 2,671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,661.28x = 6,432.48 × 2,671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,661.28x = 17,186,203.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186,203.58/4,661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.01

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