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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.49, 6,455.97 and 2,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.49, 6,455.97 and 2,663.73 is: 3,987.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.49 : 6,455.97 = 2,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.49/6,455.97 = 2,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.49x = 6,455.97 × 2,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.49x = 17,196,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196,960.97/4,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.71

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