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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.74, 6,695.16 and 2,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.74, 6,695.16 and 2,382.52 is: 3,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.74 : 6,695.16 = 2,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.74/6,695.16 = 2,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.74x = 6,695.16 × 2,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.74x = 15,951,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,951,352.60/4,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.94

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