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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.25, 6,459.47 and 2,669.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.25, 6,459.47 and 2,669.71 is: 3,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.25 : 6,459.47 = 2,669.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.25/6,459.47 = 2,669.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.25x = 6,459.47 × 2,669.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.25x = 17,244,911.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,911.65/4,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.42

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