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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.53, 6,420.29 and 2,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.53, 6,420.29 and 2,663.26 is: 3,675.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.53 : 6,420.29 = 2,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.53/6,420.29 = 2,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.53x = 6,420.29 × 2,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.53x = 17,098,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,872.18/4,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.18

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