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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.32, 6,688.34 and 2,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.32, 6,688.34 and 2,607.88 is: 3,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.32 : 6,688.34 = 2,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.32/6,688.34 = 2,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.32x = 6,688.34 × 2,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.32x = 17,442,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,388.12/4,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.69

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