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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.70, 6,771.18 and 2,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.70, 6,771.18 and 2,668.52 is: 3,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.70 : 6,771.18 = 2,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.70/6,771.18 = 2,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.70x = 6,771.18 × 2,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.70x = 18,069,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,016.51/4,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.52

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