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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.24, 6,445.37 and 2,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.24, 6,445.37 and 2,681.15 is: 3,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.24 : 6,445.37 = 2,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.24/6,445.37 = 2,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.24x = 6,445.37 × 2,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.24x = 17,280,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,978.25/4,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.24

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