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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.14, 6,441.81 and 2,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.14, 6,441.81 and 2,679.41 is: 3,697.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.14 : 6,441.81 = 2,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.14/6,441.81 = 2,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.14x = 6,441.81 × 2,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.14x = 17,260,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,250.13/4,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.46

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