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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.61, 6,764.09 and 2,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.61, 6,764.09 and 2,663.42 is: 3,675.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.61 : 6,764.09 = 2,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.61/6,764.09 = 2,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.61x = 6,764.09 × 2,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.61x = 18,015,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,580.43/4,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.44

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