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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,453.35, 6,146.34 and 2,660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,453.35, 6,146.34 and 2,660.25 is: 3,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,453.35 : 6,146.34 = 2,660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,453.35/6,146.34 = 2,660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,453.35x = 6,146.34 × 2,660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,453.35x = 16,350,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350,800.99/4,453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.57

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