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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.68, 6,271.48 and 2,656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.68, 6,271.48 and 2,656.96 is: 3,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.68 : 6,271.48 = 2,656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.68/6,271.48 = 2,656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.68x = 6,271.48 × 2,656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.68x = 16,663,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,071.50/4,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.69

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