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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,455.61, 6,149.05 and 2,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,455.61, 6,149.05 and 2,663.15 is: 3,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,455.61 : 6,149.05 = 2,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,455.61/6,149.05 = 2,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,455.61x = 6,149.05 × 2,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,455.61x = 16,375,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,805.10/4,455.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.32

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