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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,457.69, 6,152.97 and 2,665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,457.69, 6,152.97 and 2,665.91 is: 3,679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,457.69 : 6,152.97 = 2,665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,457.69/6,152.97 = 2,665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,457.69x = 6,152.97 × 2,665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,457.69x = 16,403,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403,264.25/4,457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.77

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