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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.38, 6,716.98 and 2,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.38, 6,716.98 and 2,659.38 is: 3,669.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.38 : 6,716.98 = 2,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.38/6,716.98 = 2,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.38x = 6,716.98 × 2,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.38x = 17,863,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,002.27/4,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.94

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