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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.32, 6,770.79 and 2,668.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.32, 6,770.79 and 2,668.18 is: 3,682.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.32 : 6,770.79 = 2,668.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.32/6,770.79 = 2,668.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.32x = 6,770.79 × 2,668.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.32x = 18,065,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,686.46/4,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.13

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