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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.16, 6,414.40 and 2,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.16, 6,414.40 and 2,761.08 is: 3,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.16 : 6,414.40 = 2,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.16/6,414.40 = 2,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.16x = 6,414.40 × 2,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.16x = 17,710,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710,671.55/4,650.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.62

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