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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.67, 6,698.40 and 2,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.67, 6,698.40 and 2,611.10 is: 3,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.67 : 6,698.40 = 2,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.67/6,698.40 = 2,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.67x = 6,698.40 × 2,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.67x = 17,490,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,192.24/4,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.74

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