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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.72, 6,771.22 and 2,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.72, 6,771.22 and 2,668.56 is: 3,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.72 : 6,771.22 = 2,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.72/6,771.22 = 2,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.72x = 6,771.22 × 2,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.72x = 18,069,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,406.84/4,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.58

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