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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.79, 6,764.48 and 2,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.79, 6,764.48 and 2,663.65 is: 3,675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.79 : 6,764.48 = 2,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.79/6,764.48 = 2,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.79x = 6,764.48 × 2,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.79x = 18,018,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,207.15/4,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.84

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