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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.88, 6,419.61 and 2,662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.88, 6,419.61 and 2,662.38 is: 3,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.88 : 6,419.61 = 2,662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.88/6,419.61 = 2,662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.88x = 6,419.61 × 2,662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.88x = 17,091,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,441.27/4,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.10

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