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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,640.67, 6,404.58 and 2,651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,640.67, 6,404.58 and 2,651.51 is: 3,659.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,640.67 : 6,404.58 = 2,651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,640.67/6,404.58 = 2,651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,640.67x = 6,404.58 × 2,651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,640.67x = 16,981,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981,823.93/4,640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.35

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