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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.41, 6,770.89 and 2,668.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.41, 6,770.89 and 2,668.31 is: 3,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.41 : 6,770.89 = 2,668.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.41/6,770.89 = 2,668.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.41x = 6,770.89 × 2,668.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.41x = 18,066,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,828.37/4,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.29

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