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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.78, 6,442.92 and 2,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.78, 6,442.92 and 2,679.81 is: 3,698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.78 : 6,442.92 = 2,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.78/6,442.92 = 2,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.78x = 6,442.92 × 2,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.78x = 17,265,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,801.45/4,668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.14

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