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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.56, 6,764.09 and 2,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.56, 6,764.09 and 2,663.48 is: 3,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.56 : 6,764.09 = 2,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.56/6,764.09 = 2,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.56x = 6,764.09 × 2,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.56x = 18,016,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,018.43/4,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.57

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