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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,911.68, 6,778.20 and 2,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,911.68, 6,778.20 and 2,673.60 is: 3,689.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,911.68 : 6,778.20 = 2,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,911.68/6,778.20 = 2,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,911.68x = 6,778.20 × 2,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,911.68x = 18,122,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,195.52/4,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.61

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