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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.23, 6,158.58 and 2,694.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.23, 6,158.58 and 2,694.09 is: 3,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.23 : 6,158.58 = 2,694.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.23/6,158.58 = 2,694.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.23x = 6,158.58 × 2,694.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.23x = 16,591,768.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591,768.79/4,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.27

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