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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.62, 6,764.28 and 2,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.62, 6,764.28 and 2,663.53 is: 3,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.62 : 6,764.28 = 2,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.62/6,764.28 = 2,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.62x = 6,764.28 × 2,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.62x = 18,016,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,862.71/4,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.70

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