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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.71, 6,146.82 and 2,661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.71, 6,146.82 and 2,661.64 is: 3,672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.71 : 6,146.82 = 2,661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.71/6,146.82 = 2,661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.71x = 6,146.82 × 2,661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.71x = 16,360,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,360,606.62/4,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.66

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