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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.78, 6,436.98 and 2,675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.78, 6,436.98 and 2,675.61 is: 3,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.78 : 6,436.98 = 2,675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.78/6,436.98 = 2,675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.78x = 6,436.98 × 2,675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.78x = 17,222,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222,848.06/4,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.31

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