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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.74, 6,444.93 and 2,681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.74, 6,444.93 and 2,681.38 is: 3,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.74 : 6,444.93 = 2,681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.74/6,444.93 = 2,681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.74x = 6,444.93 × 2,681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.74x = 17,281,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,306.40/4,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.91

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