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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.80, 6,764.55 and 2,663.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.80, 6,764.55 and 2,663.71 is: 3,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.80 : 6,764.55 = 2,663.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.80/6,764.55 = 2,663.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.80x = 6,764.55 × 2,663.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.80x = 18,018,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,799.48/4,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.96

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