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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.59, 6,434.30 and 2,646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.59, 6,434.30 and 2,646.67 is: 3,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.59 : 6,434.30 = 2,646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.59/6,434.30 = 2,646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.59x = 6,434.30 × 2,646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.59x = 17,029,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029,468.78/4,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.58

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