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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649, 6,415.92 and 2,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649, 6,415.92 and 2,660.20 is: 3,671.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649 : 6,415.92 = 2,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649/6,415.92 = 2,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649x = 6,415.92 × 2,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649x = 17,067,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,067,630.38/4,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.25

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