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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.87, 6,410.26 and 2,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.87, 6,410.26 and 2,655.72 is: 3,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.87 : 6,410.26 = 2,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.87/6,410.26 = 2,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.87x = 6,410.26 × 2,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.87x = 17,023,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023,893.52/4,644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.10

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