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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.26, 6,763.77 and 2,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.26, 6,763.77 and 2,663.16 is: 3,675.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.26 : 6,763.77 = 2,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.26/6,763.77 = 2,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.26x = 6,763.77 × 2,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.26x = 18,012,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,954.58/4,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.17

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