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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.59, 6,768.47 and 2,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.59, 6,768.47 and 2,666.62 is: 3,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.59 : 6,768.47 = 2,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.59/6,768.47 = 2,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.59x = 6,768.47 × 2,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.59x = 18,048,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048,952.60/4,904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.01

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