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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.95, 6,281.60 and 2,664.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.95, 6,281.60 and 2,664.65 is: 3,677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.95 : 6,281.60 = 2,664.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.95/6,281.60 = 2,664.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.95x = 6,281.60 × 2,664.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.95x = 16,738,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738,220.71/4,551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.16

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