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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.95, 6,434.37 and 2,646.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.95, 6,434.37 and 2,646.45 is: 3,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.95 : 6,434.37 = 2,646.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.95/6,434.37 = 2,646.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.95x = 6,434.37 × 2,646.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.95x = 17,028,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,238.49/4,662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.82

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