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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.65, 6,424.91 and 2,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.65, 6,424.91 and 2,666.83 is: 3,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.65 : 6,424.91 = 2,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.65/6,424.91 = 2,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.65x = 6,424.91 × 2,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.65x = 17,134,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,142.74/4,655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.29

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