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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.01, 6,653.99 and 2,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.01, 6,653.99 and 2,668.45 is: 3,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.01 : 6,653.99 = 2,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.01/6,653.99 = 2,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.01x = 6,653.99 × 2,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.01x = 17,755,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755,829.65/4,822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.25

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