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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.29, 6,694.11 and 2,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.29, 6,694.11 and 2,611.77 is: 3,920.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.29 : 6,694.11 = 2,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.29/6,694.11 = 2,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.29x = 6,694.11 × 2,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.29x = 17,483,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,483,475.67/4,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.69

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