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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.97, 6,441.94 and 2,678.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.97, 6,441.94 and 2,678.88 is: 3,696.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.97 : 6,441.94 = 2,678.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.97/6,441.94 = 2,678.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.97x = 6,441.94 × 2,678.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.97x = 17,257,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,184.23/4,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.94

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