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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.34, 6,417.48 and 2,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.34, 6,417.48 and 2,661.28 is: 3,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.34 : 6,417.48 = 2,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.34/6,417.48 = 2,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.34x = 6,417.48 × 2,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.34x = 17,078,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,711.17/4,650.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.57

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