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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.88, 6,408.36 and 2,654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.88, 6,408.36 and 2,654.52 is: 3,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.88 : 6,408.36 = 2,654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.88/6,408.36 = 2,654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.88x = 6,408.36 × 2,654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.88x = 17,011,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011,119.79/4,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.13

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