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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.77, 6,444.92 and 2,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.77, 6,444.92 and 2,681.60 is: 3,699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.77 : 6,444.92 = 2,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.77/6,444.92 = 2,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.77x = 6,444.92 × 2,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.77x = 17,282,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,651.84/4,671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.38

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