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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.59, 6,452.91 and 2,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.59, 6,452.91 and 2,659.69 is: 3,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.59 : 6,452.91 = 2,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.59/6,452.91 = 2,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.59x = 6,452.91 × 2,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.59x = 17,162,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,740.20/4,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.93

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