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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.95, 6,441.92 and 2,678.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.95, 6,441.92 and 2,678.91 is: 3,696.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.95 : 6,441.92 = 2,678.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.95/6,441.92 = 2,678.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.95x = 6,441.92 × 2,678.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.95x = 17,257,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,323.91/4,667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.98

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