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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.70, 6,444.77 and 2,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.70, 6,444.77 and 2,680.88 is: 3,699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.70 : 6,444.77 = 2,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.70/6,444.77 = 2,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.70x = 6,444.77 × 2,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.70x = 17,277,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,609.37/4,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.94

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