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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.74, 6,768.62 and 2,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.74, 6,768.62 and 2,666.62 is: 3,679.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.74 : 6,768.62 = 2,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.74/6,768.62 = 2,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.74x = 6,768.62 × 2,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.74x = 18,049,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,337.46/4,904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.98

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