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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.97, 6,421.10 and 2,663.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.97, 6,421.10 and 2,663.43 is: 3,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.97 : 6,421.10 = 2,663.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.97/6,421.10 = 2,663.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.97x = 6,421.10 × 2,663.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.97x = 17,102,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,137.06/4,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.53

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