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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.65, 6,691.80 and 2,268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.65, 6,691.80 and 2,268.39 is: 3,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.65 : 6,691.80 = 2,268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.65/6,691.80 = 2,268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.65x = 6,691.80 × 2,268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.65x = 15,179,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179,612.20/4,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.77

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