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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,455.80, 6,148.96 and 2,664.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,455.80, 6,148.96 and 2,664.10 is: 3,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,455.80 : 6,148.96 = 2,664.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,455.80/6,148.96 = 2,664.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,455.80x = 6,148.96 × 2,664.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,455.80x = 16,381,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381,444.34/4,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.43

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