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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.82, 6,411.30 and 2,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.82, 6,411.30 and 2,656.50 is: 3,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.82 : 6,411.30 = 2,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.82/6,411.30 = 2,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.82x = 6,411.30 × 2,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.82x = 17,031,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,031,618.45/4,645.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.01

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