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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.26, 6,275.86 and 2,660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.26, 6,275.86 and 2,660.92 is: 3,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.26 : 6,275.86 = 2,660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.26/6,275.86 = 2,660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.26x = 6,275.86 × 2,660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.26x = 16,699,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699,554.02/4,549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.83

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