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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.93, 6,439.61 and 2,676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.93, 6,439.61 and 2,676.69 is: 3,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.93 : 6,439.61 = 2,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.93/6,439.61 = 2,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.93x = 6,439.61 × 2,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.93x = 17,236,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,826.31/4,665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.19

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