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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.68, 6,416.31 and 2,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.68, 6,416.31 and 2,660.14 is: 3,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.68 : 6,416.31 = 2,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.68/6,416.31 = 2,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.68x = 6,416.31 × 2,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.68x = 17,068,282.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,282.88/4,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.85

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