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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.76, 6,432.84 and 2,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.76, 6,432.84 and 2,672.58 is: 3,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.76 : 6,432.84 = 2,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.76/6,432.84 = 2,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.76x = 6,432.84 × 2,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.76x = 17,192,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,192,279.53/4,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.15

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