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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.23, 6,770.75 and 2,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.23, 6,770.75 and 2,668.20 is: 3,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.23 : 6,770.75 = 2,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.23/6,770.75 = 2,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.23x = 6,770.75 × 2,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.23x = 18,065,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,701.81/4,906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.20

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