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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.82, 6,771.28 and 2,668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.82, 6,771.28 and 2,668.79 is: 3,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.82 : 6,771.28 = 2,668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.82/6,771.28 = 2,668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.82x = 6,771.28 × 2,668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.82x = 18,071,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,111.01/4,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.86

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