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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.37, 6,433.39 and 2,645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.37, 6,433.39 and 2,645.47 is: 3,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.37 : 6,433.39 = 2,645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.37/6,433.39 = 2,645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.37x = 6,433.39 × 2,645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.37x = 17,019,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,351.59/4,662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.36

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