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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.10, 6,419.79 and 2,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.10, 6,419.79 and 2,663.10 is: 3,675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.10 : 6,419.79 = 2,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.10/6,419.79 = 2,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.10x = 6,419.79 × 2,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.10x = 17,096,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,542.75/4,652.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.02

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