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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.18, 6,419.08 and 2,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.18, 6,419.08 and 2,662.02 is: 3,673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.18 : 6,419.08 = 2,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.18/6,419.08 = 2,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.18x = 6,419.08 × 2,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.18x = 17,087,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087,719.34/4,651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.85

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