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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.58, 6,416.58 and 2,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.58, 6,416.58 and 2,660.10 is: 3,671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.58 : 6,416.58 = 2,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.58/6,416.58 = 2,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.58x = 6,416.58 × 2,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.58x = 17,068,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,744.46/4,649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.03

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