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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.70, 5,969.43 and 2,646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.70, 5,969.43 and 2,646.62 is: 3,653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.70 : 5,969.43 = 2,646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.70/5,969.43 = 2,646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.70x = 5,969.43 × 2,646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.70x = 15,798,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,812.83/4,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.16

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