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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.14, 6,763.58 and 2,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.14, 6,763.58 and 2,663.02 is: 3,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.14 : 6,763.58 = 2,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.14/6,763.58 = 2,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.14x = 6,763.58 × 2,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.14x = 18,011,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,548.81/4,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.97

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