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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,308.92, 6,457.62 and 2,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,308.92, 6,457.62 and 2,663.48 is: 3,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,308.92 : 6,457.62 = 2,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,308.92/6,457.62 = 2,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,308.92x = 6,457.62 × 2,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,308.92x = 17,199,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199,741.72/4,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.66

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