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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.53, 6,444.60 and 2,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.53, 6,444.60 and 2,680.88 is: 3,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.53 : 6,444.60 = 2,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.53/6,444.60 = 2,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.53x = 6,444.60 × 2,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.53x = 17,277,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,156.97/4,669.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.98

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