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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.68, 6,154.81 and 2,692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.68, 6,154.81 and 2,692.45 is: 3,715.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.68 : 6,154.81 = 2,692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.68/6,154.81 = 2,692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.68x = 6,154.81 × 2,692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.68x = 16,571,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571,518.18/4,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.02

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