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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.63, 6,285.84 and 2,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.63, 6,285.84 and 2,666.10 is: 3,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.63 : 6,285.84 = 2,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.63/6,285.84 = 2,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.63x = 6,285.84 × 2,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.63x = 16,758,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,678.02/4,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.48

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