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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.50, 6,411.02 and 2,756.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.50, 6,411.02 and 2,756.67 is: 3,804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.50 : 6,411.02 = 2,756.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.50/6,411.02 = 2,756.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.50x = 6,411.02 × 2,756.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.50x = 17,673,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,052.72/4,645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.34

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