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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.57, 6,764.13 and 2,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.57, 6,764.13 and 2,663.44 is: 3,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.57 : 6,764.13 = 2,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.57/6,764.13 = 2,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.57x = 6,764.13 × 2,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.57x = 18,015,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,854.41/4,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.53

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