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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.96, 6,450.93 and 2,658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.96, 6,450.93 and 2,658.33 is: 3,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.96 : 6,450.93 = 2,658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.96/6,450.93 = 2,658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.96x = 6,450.93 × 2,658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.96x = 17,148,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148,700.75/4,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.20

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