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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.96, 6,780.67 and 2,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.96, 6,780.67 and 2,663.94 is: 4,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.96 : 6,780.67 = 2,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.96/6,780.67 = 2,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.96x = 6,780.67 × 2,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.96x = 18,063,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,291.38/4,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.43

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