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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.81, 6,437.22 and 2,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.81, 6,437.22 and 2,675.24 is: 3,691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.81 : 6,437.22 = 2,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.81/6,437.22 = 2,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.81x = 6,437.22 × 2,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.81x = 17,221,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,076.25/4,664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.70

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