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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.47, 6,766.66 and 2,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.47, 6,766.66 and 2,662.96 is: 3,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.47 : 6,766.66 = 2,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.47/6,766.66 = 2,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.47x = 6,766.66 × 2,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.47x = 18,019,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,344.91/4,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.00

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