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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.58, 6,773.88 and 2,670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.58, 6,773.88 and 2,670.46 is: 3,685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.58 : 6,773.88 = 2,670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.58/6,773.88 = 2,670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.58x = 6,773.88 × 2,670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.58x = 18,089,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,375.58/4,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.26

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