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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.65, 6,764.29 and 2,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.65, 6,764.29 and 2,663.53 is: 3,675.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.65 : 6,764.29 = 2,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.65/6,764.29 = 2,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.65x = 6,764.29 × 2,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.65x = 18,016,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,889.34/4,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.68

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