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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.54, 6,407.91 and 2,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.54, 6,407.91 and 2,653.70 is: 3,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.54 : 6,407.91 = 2,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.54/6,407.91 = 2,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.54x = 6,407.91 × 2,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.54x = 17,004,638.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,638.73/4,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.21

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