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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.71, 6,764.46 and 2,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.71, 6,764.46 and 2,663.73 is: 3,676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.71 : 6,764.46 = 2,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.71/6,764.46 = 2,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.71x = 6,764.46 × 2,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.71x = 18,018,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,695.27/4,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.00

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