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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.47, 6,452.69 and 2,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.47, 6,452.69 and 2,655.99 is: 3,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.47 : 6,452.69 = 2,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.47/6,452.69 = 2,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.47x = 6,452.69 × 2,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.47x = 17,138,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,266.83/4,300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.21

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