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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.79, 6,437.21 and 2,675.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.79, 6,437.21 and 2,675.21 is: 3,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.79 : 6,437.21 = 2,675.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.79/6,437.21 = 2,675.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.79x = 6,437.21 × 2,675.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.79x = 17,220,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,843.00/4,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.67

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