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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.88, 6,716.29 and 2,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.88, 6,716.29 and 2,658.88 is: 3,669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.88 : 6,716.29 = 2,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.88/6,716.29 = 2,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.88x = 6,716.29 × 2,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.88x = 17,857,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,775.57/4,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.25

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