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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,665.39, 6,436.16 and 2,675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,665.39, 6,436.16 and 2,675.55 is: 3,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,665.39 : 6,436.16 = 2,675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,665.39/6,436.16 = 2,675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,665.39x = 6,436.16 × 2,675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,665.39x = 17,220,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,254.51/4,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.06

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