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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.07, 6,439.79 and 2,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.07, 6,439.79 and 2,676.24 is: 3,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.07 : 6,439.79 = 2,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.07/6,439.79 = 2,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.07x = 6,439.79 × 2,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.07x = 17,234,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,423.59/4,666.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.56

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