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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.69, 6,151.59 and 2,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.69, 6,151.59 and 2,664.91 is: 3,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.69 : 6,151.59 = 2,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.69/6,151.59 = 2,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.69x = 6,151.59 × 2,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.69x = 16,393,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,393,433.71/4,456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.39

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