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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,454.79, 6,147.59 and 2,663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,454.79, 6,147.59 and 2,663.09 is: 3,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,454.79 : 6,147.59 = 2,663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,454.79/6,147.59 = 2,663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,454.79x = 6,147.59 × 2,663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,454.79x = 16,371,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,541.40/4,454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.04

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