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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.05, 6,763.44 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.05, 6,763.44 and 2,662.92 is: 3,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.05 : 6,763.44 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.05/6,763.44 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.05x = 6,763.44 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.05x = 18,010,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,499.64/4,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.82

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