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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,310.60, 6,465.90 and 2,646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,310.60, 6,465.90 and 2,646.06 is: 3,969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,310.60 : 6,465.90 = 2,646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,310.60/6,465.90 = 2,646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,310.60x = 6,465.90 × 2,646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,310.60x = 17,109,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,109,159.35/4,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.09

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