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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.29, 6,444.61 and 2,680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.29, 6,444.61 and 2,680.43 is: 3,698.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.29 : 6,444.61 = 2,680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.29/6,444.61 = 2,680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.29x = 6,444.61 × 2,680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.29x = 17,274,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,302.14/4,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.76

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