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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.59, 6,410.91 and 2,656.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.59, 6,410.91 and 2,656.53 is: 3,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.59 : 6,410.91 = 2,656.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.59/6,410.91 = 2,656.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.59x = 6,410.91 × 2,656.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.59x = 17,030,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030,784.70/4,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.01

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