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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.83, 6,417.46 and 2,661.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.83, 6,417.46 and 2,661.01 is: 3,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.83 : 6,417.46 = 2,661.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.83/6,417.46 = 2,661.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.83x = 6,417.46 × 2,661.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.83x = 17,076,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,076,879.84/4,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.80

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