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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.91, 6,441.57 and 2,678.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.91, 6,441.57 and 2,678.51 is: 3,696.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.91 : 6,441.57 = 2,678.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.91/6,441.57 = 2,678.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.91x = 6,441.57 × 2,678.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.91x = 17,253,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253,777.45/4,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.25

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