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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.98, 6,764.58 and 2,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.98, 6,764.58 and 2,663.77 is: 3,675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.98 : 6,764.58 = 2,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.98/6,764.58 = 2,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.98x = 6,764.58 × 2,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.98x = 18,019,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,285.27/4,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.92

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