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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.65, 6,410.61 and 2,655.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.65, 6,410.61 and 2,655.84 is: 3,664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.65 : 6,410.61 = 2,655.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.65/6,410.61 = 2,655.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.65x = 6,410.61 × 2,655.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.65x = 17,025,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,554.46/4,645.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.84

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