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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.66, 6,407.61 and 2,654.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.66, 6,407.61 and 2,654.49 is: 3,662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.66 : 6,407.61 = 2,654.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.66/6,407.61 = 2,654.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.66x = 6,407.61 × 2,654.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.66x = 17,008,936.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,936.67/4,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.04

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