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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,702.04, 6,488.67 and 2,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,702.04, 6,488.67 and 2,658.21 is: 3,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,702.04 : 6,488.67 = 2,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,702.04/6,488.67 = 2,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,702.04x = 6,488.67 × 2,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,702.04x = 17,248,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,247.48/4,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.25

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