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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.41, 6,411.40 and 2,657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.41, 6,411.40 and 2,657.24 is: 3,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.41 : 6,411.40 = 2,657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.41/6,411.40 = 2,657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.41x = 6,411.40 × 2,657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.41x = 17,036,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,628.54/4,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.83

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