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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,905.72, 6,769.80 and 2,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,905.72, 6,769.80 and 2,667.60 is: 3,681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,905.72 : 6,769.80 = 2,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,905.72/6,769.80 = 2,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,905.72x = 6,769.80 × 2,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,905.72x = 18,059,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,118.48/4,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.24

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