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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.51, 6,155.54 and 2,691.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.51, 6,155.54 and 2,691.77 is: 3,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.51 : 6,155.54 = 2,691.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.51/6,155.54 = 2,691.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.51x = 6,155.54 × 2,691.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.51x = 16,569,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,330.84/4,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.67

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