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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.64, 6,441.44 and 2,679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.64, 6,441.44 and 2,679.10 is: 3,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.64 : 6,441.44 = 2,679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.64/6,441.44 = 2,679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.64x = 6,441.44 × 2,679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.64x = 17,257,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,261.90/4,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.42

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