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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,668.84, 6,443.13 and 2,679.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,668.84, 6,443.13 and 2,679.78 is: 3,698.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,668.84 : 6,443.13 = 2,679.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,668.84/6,443.13 = 2,679.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,668.84x = 6,443.13 × 2,679.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,668.84x = 17,266,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266,170.91/4,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.17

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