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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.48, 6,418.67 and 2,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.48, 6,418.67 and 2,661.58 is: 3,672.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.48 : 6,418.67 = 2,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.48/6,418.67 = 2,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.48x = 6,418.67 × 2,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.48x = 17,083,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,803.70/4,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.77

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