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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.80, 6,995.70 and 3,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.80, 6,995.70 and 3,278.70 is: 4,918.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.80 : 6,995.70 = 3,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.80/6,995.70 = 3,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.80x = 6,995.70 × 3,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.80x = 22,936,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936,801.59/4,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.05

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