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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.21, 6,439.04 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.21, 6,439.04 and 2,676.72 is: 3,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.21 : 6,439.04 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.21/6,439.04 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.21x = 6,439.04 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.21x = 17,235,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,461.57/4,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.67

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