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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.32, 6,410.61 and 2,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.32, 6,410.61 and 2,656.01 is: 3,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.32 : 6,410.61 = 2,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.32/6,410.61 = 2,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.32x = 6,410.61 × 2,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.32x = 17,026,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,612.21/4,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.33

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