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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.25, 6,444.89 and 2,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.25, 6,444.89 and 2,681.12 is: 3,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.25 : 6,444.89 = 2,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.25/6,444.89 = 2,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.25x = 6,444.89 × 2,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.25x = 17,279,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,477.85/4,670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.90

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