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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.36, 6,461.78 and 2,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.36, 6,461.78 and 2,667.60 is: 3,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.36 : 6,461.78 = 2,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.36/6,461.78 = 2,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.36x = 6,461.78 × 2,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.36x = 17,237,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237,430.99/4,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.52

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