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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.26, 6,748.95 and 2,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.26, 6,748.95 and 2,662.26 is: 3,983.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.26 : 6,748.95 = 2,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.26/6,748.95 = 2,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.26x = 6,748.95 × 2,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.26x = 17,967,459.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967,459.63/4,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.69

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