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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,906.97, 6,771.27 and 2,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,906.97, 6,771.27 and 2,668.80 is: 3,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,906.97 : 6,771.27 = 2,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,906.97/6,771.27 = 2,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,906.97x = 6,771.27 × 2,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,906.97x = 18,071,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,165.38/4,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.75

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