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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,666.41, 6,439.82 and 2,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,666.41, 6,439.82 and 2,649.72 is: 3,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,666.41 : 6,439.82 = 2,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,666.41/6,439.82 = 2,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,666.41x = 6,439.82 × 2,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,666.41x = 17,063,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063,706.60/4,666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.71

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