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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.79, 6,441.31 and 2,678.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.79, 6,441.31 and 2,678.22 is: 3,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.79 : 6,441.31 = 2,678.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.79/6,441.31 = 2,678.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.79x = 6,441.31 × 2,678.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.79x = 17,251,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251,257.85/4,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.81

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