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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.63, 6,431.26 and 2,746.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.63, 6,431.26 and 2,746.14 is: 3,789.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.63 : 6,431.26 = 2,746.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.63/6,431.26 = 2,746.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.63x = 6,431.26 × 2,746.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.63x = 17,661,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,140.34/4,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.43

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