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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.09, 6,416.94 and 2,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.09, 6,416.94 and 2,660.23 is: 3,670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.09 : 6,416.94 = 2,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.09/6,416.94 = 2,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.09x = 6,416.94 × 2,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.09x = 17,070,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,536.30/4,651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.22

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