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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.58, 6,768.38 and 2,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.58, 6,768.38 and 2,666.45 is: 3,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.58 : 6,768.38 = 2,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.58/6,768.38 = 2,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.58x = 6,768.38 × 2,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.58x = 18,047,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047,518.88/4,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.73

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