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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.97, 6,412.37 and 2,657.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.97, 6,412.37 and 2,657.61 is: 3,667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.97 : 6,412.37 = 2,657.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.97/6,412.37 = 2,657.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.97x = 6,412.37 × 2,657.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.97x = 17,041,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,565.35/4,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.24

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