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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.49, 6,452.97 and 2,661.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.49, 6,452.97 and 2,661.73 is: 3,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.49 : 6,452.97 = 2,661.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.49/6,452.97 = 2,661.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.49x = 6,452.97 × 2,661.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.49x = 17,176,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,063.84/4,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.72

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