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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.16, 6,763.41 and 2,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.16, 6,763.41 and 2,663.01 is: 3,674.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.16 : 6,763.41 = 2,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.16/6,763.41 = 2,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.16x = 6,763.41 × 2,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.16x = 18,011,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,028.46/4,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.85

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