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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,653.53, 6,421.66 and 2,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,653.53, 6,421.66 and 2,664.26 is: 3,676.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,653.53 : 6,421.66 = 2,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,653.53/6,421.66 = 2,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,653.53x = 6,421.66 × 2,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,653.53x = 17,108,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108,971.87/4,653.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.56

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