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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.73, 6,149.41 and 2,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.73, 6,149.41 and 2,688.44 is: 3,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.73 : 6,149.41 = 2,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.73/6,149.41 = 2,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.73x = 6,149.41 × 2,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.73x = 16,532,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532,282.35/4,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.51

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