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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.55, 6,432.48 and 2,672.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.55, 6,432.48 and 2,672.45 is: 3,688.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.55 : 6,432.48 = 2,672.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.55/6,432.48 = 2,672.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.55x = 6,432.48 × 2,672.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.55x = 17,190,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,481.18/4,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.51

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