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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.02, 6,416.89 and 2,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.02, 6,416.89 and 2,660.85 is: 3,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.02 : 6,416.89 = 2,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.02/6,416.89 = 2,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.02x = 6,416.89 × 2,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.02x = 17,074,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,375.10/4,651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.10

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