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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.59, 6,152.65 and 2,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.59, 6,152.65 and 2,665.82 is: 3,677.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.59 : 6,152.65 = 2,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.59/6,152.65 = 2,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.59x = 6,152.65 × 2,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.59x = 16,401,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,856.33/4,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.89

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