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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.28, 6,444.33 and 2,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.28, 6,444.33 and 2,680.52 is: 3,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.28 : 6,444.33 = 2,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.28/6,444.33 = 2,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.28x = 6,444.33 × 2,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.28x = 17,274,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,123.23/4,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.73

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