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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.44, 6,770.91 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.44, 6,770.91 and 2,668.32 is: 3,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.44 : 6,770.91 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.44/6,770.91 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.44x = 6,770.91 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.44x = 18,066,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,954.57/4,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.29

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