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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.59, 6,438.40 and 2,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.59, 6,438.40 and 2,676.02 is: 3,692.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.59 : 6,438.40 = 2,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.59/6,438.40 = 2,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.59x = 6,438.40 × 2,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.59x = 17,229,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,287.17/4,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.84

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