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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.52, 6,770.86 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.52, 6,770.86 and 2,668.32 is: 3,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.52 : 6,770.86 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.52/6,770.86 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.52x = 6,770.86 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.52x = 18,066,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,814.48/4,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.21

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