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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,461.52, 6,155.92 and 2,668.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,461.52, 6,155.92 and 2,668.75 is: 3,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,461.52 : 6,155.92 = 2,668.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,461.52/6,155.92 = 2,668.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,461.52x = 6,155.92 × 2,668.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,461.52x = 16,428,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,611.50/4,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.29

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