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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.70, 6,451.14 and 2,997.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.70, 6,451.14 and 2,997.51 is: 4,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.70 : 6,451.14 = 2,997.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.70/6,451.14 = 2,997.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.70x = 6,451.14 × 2,997.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.70x = 19,337,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,356.66/4,676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.83

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