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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.76, 6,458.10 and 2,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.76, 6,458.10 and 2,662.51 is: 3,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.76 : 6,458.10 = 2,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.76/6,458.10 = 2,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.76x = 6,458.10 × 2,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.76x = 17,194,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,755.83/4,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.22

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