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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.61, 6,693.66 and 2,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.61, 6,693.66 and 2,270.91 is: 3,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.61 : 6,693.66 = 2,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.61/6,693.66 = 2,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.61x = 6,693.66 × 2,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.61x = 15,200,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,699.43/4,460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.76

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