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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.59, 6,437.02 and 2,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.59, 6,437.02 and 2,675.02 is: 3,691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.59 : 6,437.02 = 2,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.59/6,437.02 = 2,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.59x = 6,437.02 × 2,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.59x = 17,219,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,138.95/4,664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.46

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