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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.80, 6,439.98 and 2,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.80, 6,439.98 and 2,675.98 is: 3,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.80 : 6,439.98 = 2,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.80/6,439.98 = 2,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.80x = 6,439.98 × 2,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.80x = 17,233,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233,257.68/4,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.74

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