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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.65, 6,765.50 and 2,664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.65, 6,765.50 and 2,664.46 is: 3,676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.65 : 6,765.50 = 2,664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.65/6,765.50 = 2,664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.65x = 6,765.50 × 2,664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.65x = 18,026,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026,393.88/4,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.87

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