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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.09, 6,684.32 and 2,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.09, 6,684.32 and 2,379.27 is: 3,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.09 : 6,684.32 = 2,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.09/6,684.32 = 2,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.09x = 6,684.32 × 2,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.09x = 15,903,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903,833.06/4,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.21

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