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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.89, 6,438.13 and 2,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.89, 6,438.13 and 2,675.41 is: 3,692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.89 : 6,438.13 = 2,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.89/6,438.13 = 2,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.89x = 6,438.13 × 2,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.89x = 17,224,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,637.38/4,664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.40

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