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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.73, 6,134.38 and 2,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.73, 6,134.38 and 2,652.66 is: 3,660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.73 : 6,134.38 = 2,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.73/6,134.38 = 2,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.73x = 6,134.38 × 2,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.73x = 16,272,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,272,417.82/4,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.24

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