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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.92, 6,420.49 and 2,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.92, 6,420.49 and 2,663.36 is: 3,675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.92 : 6,420.49 = 2,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.92/6,420.49 = 2,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.92x = 6,420.49 × 2,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.92x = 17,100,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,037.49/4,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.12

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