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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.84, 6,419.43 and 2,662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.84, 6,419.43 and 2,662.27 is: 3,673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.84 : 6,419.43 = 2,662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.84/6,419.43 = 2,662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.84x = 6,419.43 × 2,662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.84x = 17,090,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,090,210.50/4,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.86

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