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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.43, 6,770.96 and 2,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.43, 6,770.96 and 2,668.30 is: 3,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.43 : 6,770.96 = 2,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.43/6,770.96 = 2,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.43x = 6,770.96 × 2,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.43x = 18,066,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,932.31/4,906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.30

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