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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.82, 6,420.56 and 2,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.82, 6,420.56 and 2,663.35 is: 3,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.82 : 6,420.56 = 2,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.82/6,420.56 = 2,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.82x = 6,420.56 × 2,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.82x = 17,100,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,205.13/4,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.23

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