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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,680.66, 6,457.98 and 2,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,680.66, 6,457.98 and 2,691.06 is: 3,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,680.66 : 6,457.98 = 2,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,680.66/6,457.98 = 2,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,680.66x = 6,457.98 × 2,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,680.66x = 17,378,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378,811.66/4,680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.90

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