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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.41, 6,406.86 and 2,653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.41, 6,406.86 and 2,653.59 is: 3,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.41 : 6,406.86 = 2,653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.41/6,406.86 = 2,653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.41x = 6,406.86 × 2,653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.41x = 17,001,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,213.60/4,642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.15

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