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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,904.92, 6,768.52 and 2,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,904.92, 6,768.52 and 2,666.79 is: 3,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,904.92 : 6,768.52 = 2,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,904.92/6,768.52 = 2,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,904.92x = 6,768.52 × 2,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,904.92x = 18,050,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,221.45/4,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.02

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