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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.38, 6,439.97 and 2,677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.38, 6,439.97 and 2,677.58 is: 3,695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.38 : 6,439.97 = 2,677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.38/6,439.97 = 2,677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.38x = 6,439.97 × 2,677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.38x = 17,243,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,533.52/4,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.27

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