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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.84, 6,684.72 and 2,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.84, 6,684.72 and 2,148.64 is: 3,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.84 : 6,684.72 = 2,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.84/6,684.72 = 2,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.84x = 6,684.72 × 2,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.84x = 14,363,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,056.78/4,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.53

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