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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.35, 6,442.34 and 2,651.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.35, 6,442.34 and 2,651.69 is: 3,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.35 : 6,442.34 = 2,651.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.35/6,442.34 = 2,651.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.35x = 6,442.34 × 2,651.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.35x = 17,083,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,043.08/4,668.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.34

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