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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.34, 6,441.06 and 2,678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.34, 6,441.06 and 2,678.28 is: 3,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.34 : 6,441.06 = 2,678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.34/6,441.06 = 2,678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.34x = 6,441.06 × 2,678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.34x = 17,250,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,962.18/4,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.10

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