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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.40, 6,915.07 and 2,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.40, 6,915.07 and 2,663.68 is: 3,989.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.40 : 6,915.07 = 2,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.40/6,915.07 = 2,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.40x = 6,915.07 × 2,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.40x = 18,419,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419,533.66/4,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.16

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