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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.02, 6,952.77 and 2,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.02, 6,952.77 and 2,660.12 is: 3,990.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.02 : 6,952.77 = 2,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.02/6,952.77 = 2,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.02x = 6,952.77 × 2,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.02x = 18,495,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,495,167.77/4,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.31

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