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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.27, 6,423.64 and 2,665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.27, 6,423.64 and 2,665.51 is: 3,678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.27 : 6,423.64 = 2,665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.27/6,423.64 = 2,665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.27x = 6,423.64 × 2,665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.27x = 17,122,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,253.93/4,655.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.03

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