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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.76, 6,764.32 and 2,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.76, 6,764.32 and 2,663.56 is: 3,675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.76 : 6,764.32 = 2,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.76/6,764.32 = 2,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.76x = 6,764.32 × 2,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.76x = 18,017,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,172.18/4,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.65

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