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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.34, 6,444.18 and 2,680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.34, 6,444.18 and 2,680.98 is: 3,699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.34 : 6,444.18 = 2,680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.34/6,444.18 = 2,680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.34x = 6,444.18 × 2,680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.34x = 17,276,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,717.70/4,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.24

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