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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.26, 6,444.69 and 2,680.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.26, 6,444.69 and 2,680.63 is: 3,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.26 : 6,444.69 = 2,680.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.26/6,444.69 = 2,680.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.26x = 6,444.69 × 2,680.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.26x = 17,275,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,829.35/4,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.12

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