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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,654.06, 6,422.49 and 2,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,654.06, 6,422.49 and 2,664.49 is: 3,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,654.06 : 6,422.49 = 2,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,654.06/6,422.49 = 2,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,654.06x = 6,422.49 × 2,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,654.06x = 17,112,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112,660.38/4,654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.93

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