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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.56, 6,155.61 and 2,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.56, 6,155.61 and 2,691.82 is: 3,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.56 : 6,155.61 = 2,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.56/6,155.61 = 2,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.56x = 6,155.61 × 2,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.56x = 16,569,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,778.72/4,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.73

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