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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.95, 6,407.96 and 2,756.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.95, 6,407.96 and 2,756.61 is: 3,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.95 : 6,407.96 = 2,756.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.95/6,407.96 = 2,756.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.95x = 6,407.96 × 2,756.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.95x = 17,664,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,246.62/4,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.89

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