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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.28, 6,444.77 and 2,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.28, 6,444.77 and 2,681.33 is: 3,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.28 : 6,444.77 = 2,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.28/6,444.77 = 2,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.28x = 6,444.77 × 2,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.28x = 17,280,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280,509.51/4,670.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.10

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