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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.16, 6,763.56 and 2,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.16, 6,763.56 and 2,663 is: 3,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.16 : 6,763.56 = 2,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.16/6,763.56 = 2,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.16x = 6,763.56 × 2,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.16x = 18,011,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,360.28/4,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.92

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