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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,645.94, 6,411.71 and 2,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,645.94, 6,411.71 and 2,657.12 is: 3,667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,645.94 : 6,411.71 = 2,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,645.94/6,411.71 = 2,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,645.94x = 6,411.71 × 2,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,645.94x = 17,036,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,682.88/4,645.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.00

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