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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.52, 6,408.60 and 2,654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.52, 6,408.60 and 2,654.68 is: 3,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.52 : 6,408.60 = 2,654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.52/6,408.60 = 2,654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.52x = 6,408.60 × 2,654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.52x = 17,012,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,782.25/4,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.98

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