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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,655.69, 6,424.62 and 2,665.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,655.69, 6,424.62 and 2,665.79 is: 3,678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,655.69 : 6,424.62 = 2,665.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,655.69/6,424.62 = 2,665.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,655.69x = 6,424.62 × 2,665.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,655.69x = 17,126,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,126,687.75/4,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.66

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