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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.61, 6,150.43 and 2,664.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.61, 6,150.43 and 2,664.15 is: 3,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.61 : 6,150.43 = 2,664.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.61/6,150.43 = 2,664.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.61x = 6,150.43 × 2,664.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.61x = 16,385,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385,668.08/4,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.71

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