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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.14, 6,409.36 and 2,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.14, 6,409.36 and 2,654.32 is: 3,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.14 : 6,409.36 = 2,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.14/6,409.36 = 2,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.14x = 6,409.36 × 2,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.14x = 17,012,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,492.44/4,644.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.22

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