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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.50, 6,770.96 and 2,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.50, 6,770.96 and 2,668.38 is: 3,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.50 : 6,770.96 = 2,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.50/6,770.96 = 2,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.50x = 6,770.96 × 2,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.50x = 18,067,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,493.22/4,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.36

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