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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.22, 6,433.78 and 2,646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.22, 6,433.78 and 2,646.30 is: 3,651.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.22 : 6,433.78 = 2,646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.22/6,433.78 = 2,646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.22x = 6,433.78 × 2,646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.22x = 17,025,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,712.01/4,663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.06

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