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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,667.41, 6,441.20 and 2,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,667.41, 6,441.20 and 2,650.72 is: 3,658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,667.41 : 6,441.20 = 2,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,667.41/6,441.20 = 2,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,667.41x = 6,441.20 × 2,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,667.41x = 17,073,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,817.66/4,667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.09

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