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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.36, 6,764.98 and 2,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.36, 6,764.98 and 2,664.22 is: 3,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.36 : 6,764.98 = 2,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.36/6,764.98 = 2,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.36x = 6,764.98 × 2,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.36x = 18,023,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,406.80/4,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.47

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