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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.11, 6,158.57 and 2,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.11, 6,158.57 and 2,669.72 is: 3,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.11 : 6,158.57 = 2,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.11/6,158.57 = 2,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.11x = 6,158.57 × 2,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.11x = 16,441,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441,613.36/4,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.72

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