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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.62, 6,770.98 and 2,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.62, 6,770.98 and 2,668.44 is: 3,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.62 : 6,770.98 = 2,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.62/6,770.98 = 2,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.62x = 6,770.98 × 2,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.62x = 18,067,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,953.87/4,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.36

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