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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.68, 6,977.84 and 2,612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.68, 6,977.84 and 2,612.64 is: 3,919.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.68 : 6,977.84 = 2,612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.68/6,977.84 = 2,612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.68x = 6,977.84 × 2,612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.68x = 18,230,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,583.90/4,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.14

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