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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.69, 6,768.33 and 2,666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.69, 6,768.33 and 2,666.51 is: 3,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.69 : 6,768.33 = 2,666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.69/6,768.33 = 2,666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.69x = 6,768.33 × 2,666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.69x = 18,047,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047,806.30/4,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.70

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