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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.13, 6,763.41 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.13, 6,763.41 and 2,662.92 is: 3,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.13 : 6,763.41 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.13/6,763.41 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.13x = 6,763.41 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.13x = 18,010,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,419.76/4,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.75

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