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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.34, 6,769.47 and 2,664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.34, 6,769.47 and 2,664.83 is: 3,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.34 : 6,769.47 = 2,664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.34/6,769.47 = 2,664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.34x = 6,769.47 × 2,664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.34x = 18,039,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,513.66/4,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.82

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