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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.54, 6,442.47 and 2,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.54, 6,442.47 and 2,679.14 is: 3,697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.54 : 6,442.47 = 2,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.54/6,442.47 = 2,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.54x = 6,442.47 × 2,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.54x = 17,260,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,279.08/4,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.94

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