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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.58, 6,420.51 and 2,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.58, 6,420.51 and 2,663.10 is: 3,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.58 : 6,420.51 = 2,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.58/6,420.51 = 2,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.58x = 6,420.51 × 2,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.58x = 17,098,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,460.18/4,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.05

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