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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.88, 6,444.50 and 2,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.88, 6,444.50 and 2,680.60 is: 3,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.88 : 6,444.50 = 2,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.88/6,444.50 = 2,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.88x = 6,444.50 × 2,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.88x = 17,275,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,126.70/4,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.27

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