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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.59, 6,410.72 and 2,655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.59, 6,410.72 and 2,655.73 is: 3,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.59 : 6,410.72 = 2,655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.59/6,410.72 = 2,655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.59x = 6,410.72 × 2,655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.59x = 17,025,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,156.08/4,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.01

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