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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.98, 6,444.69 and 2,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.98, 6,444.69 and 2,680.89 is: 3,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.98 : 6,444.69 = 2,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.98/6,444.69 = 2,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.98x = 6,444.69 × 2,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.98x = 17,277,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,504.97/4,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.70

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