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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,458.68, 6,148.44 and 2,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,458.68, 6,148.44 and 2,689.96 is: 3,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,458.68 : 6,148.44 = 2,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,458.68/6,148.44 = 2,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,458.68x = 6,148.44 × 2,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,458.68x = 16,539,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,539,057.66/4,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.41

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