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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.09, 6,407.88 and 2,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.09, 6,407.88 and 2,655.30 is: 3,663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.09 : 6,407.88 = 2,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.09/6,407.88 = 2,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.09x = 6,407.88 × 2,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.09x = 17,014,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014,843.76/4,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.76

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