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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.31, 6,763.94 and 2,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.31, 6,763.94 and 2,663.33 is: 3,675.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.31 : 6,763.94 = 2,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.31/6,763.94 = 2,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.31x = 6,763.94 × 2,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.31x = 18,014,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,557.18/4,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.46

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