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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.83, 6,446.88 and 2,654.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.83, 6,446.88 and 2,654.97 is: 3,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.83 : 6,446.88 = 2,654.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.83/6,446.88 = 2,654.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.83x = 6,446.88 × 2,654.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.83x = 17,116,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,116,272.99/4,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.72

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