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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.20, 6,269.44 and 2,448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.20, 6,269.44 and 2,448.64 is: 3,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.20 : 6,269.44 = 2,448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.20/6,269.44 = 2,448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.20x = 6,269.44 × 2,448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.20x = 15,351,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,601.56/4,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.33

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