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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.44, 6,459.61 and 2,663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.44, 6,459.61 and 2,663.46 is: 3,675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.44 : 6,459.61 = 2,663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.44/6,459.61 = 2,663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.44x = 6,459.61 × 2,663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.44x = 17,204,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,882.33/4,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.91

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