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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.45, 6,770.94 and 2,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.45, 6,770.94 and 2,668.35 is: 3,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.45 : 6,770.94 = 2,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.45/6,770.94 = 2,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.45x = 6,770.94 × 2,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.45x = 18,067,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,248.01/4,906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.34

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